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Soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago is back in US hands

The announcement of Pvt. Travis King’s release surprised some observers who had expected North Korea to drag out his detention.

19 months ago

How these soldiers built bridges with hankies, C-rations and salami

Our officers told us almost every week that North Korea could resume hostilities at any moment, with or without a reason. It was our job to be ready.

By Marvin J. Wolf, The War Horse

20 months ago

North Korea stays silent on its apparent detention of a US soldier

Pvt. Travis King bolted into North Korea while on a tour of the Demilitarized Zone on Tuesday, a day after he was supposed to go back to a base in the U.S.

By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

22 months ago

UN probe: North and South Korea violated armistice in gunfire exchange

A U.N. investigation into a recent exchange of gunfire between the two Koreas has determined that both countries violated the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War, the American-led U.N. Command said Tuesday.

5 years ago

North and South Korean troops exchange fire along border

North and South Korean troops exchanged fire along their tense border on Sunday, the South’s military said, the first such incident since the rivals took unprecedented steps to lower front-line animosities in late 2018.

5 years ago

US hopes for North Korea nuclear talks despite missile tests

The U.S. is still hoping to hold another round of nuclear talks with North Korea despite the country’s recent missile tests, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.

6 years ago