Why did the North expel Pvt. Travis T. King, rather than use him for its own purposes? Analysts say he was probably considered more of a burden than an asset.
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Travis King, Soldier Who Crossed North Korean Border, Is Back in U.S. Custody
Pvt. Travis T. King dashed across the inter-Korean Demilitarized Zone in July. North Korea expelled him after finding him guilty of “illegally intruding” into its territory.
North Korea Confirms Detention of Travis King, U.S. Soldier
The statement was the first public acknowledgment by the country that it has the soldier, Pvt. Travis King, in its custody.
What Will Happen to Pvt. Travis T. King in North Korea?
It may take days or weeks for the country to acknowledge that it has Pvt. Travis T. King in custody, and past practices suggest its response will be determined by Mr. King’s motive.
North Korea Detains a U.S. Soldier: What to Know
The soldier, Pvt. Travis T. King, was supposed to be on a plane to the United States, but instead he joined a group tour of the DMZ. Then he bolted for the border.