-U.S. soldier Travis King arrives in Texas after release from North Korea

28/9/2023 17:54

        U.S. Army Private Travis King landed at a U.S. military base in Texas early on Thursday after being expelled from North Korea following his surprise dash across the heavily militarized border two months ago, CNN reported.
        
        CNN reported, citing a U.S. defense department official as saying, King arrived on a U.S. military flight, landing at Kelly Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Television footage showed a group of people leaving a plane at the base.
        
        The U.S. government has said that upon his return King will first undergo evaluation then a reintegration process so he can be reunited with his family. King, 23, ran into North Korea from the South on July 18 while on a civilian tour of the heavily fortified border and was immediately taken into North Korean custody.
        It was unclear if King will face disciplinary action by the U.S. Army, which has treated his case with care. The Army so far not called him a deserter, even though he crossed the border without authorization while on active duty.