Sarah Leslie/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSEOUL, Aug 16 (Reuters) - North Korea confirmed for the first time on Wednesday that it is holding American soldier Travis King, saying he crossed the border last month to escape racism and mistreatment in the U.S. military and society.
WHY DID HE CROSS TO NORTH KOREA AND WHERE IS HE NOW?
KCNA said he was held by the North Korean army after he crossed, but did not elaborate.
Roughly 24 hours after leaving the airport, he sprinted into North Korea while touring the Joint Security Area, which sits astride the border.
King spent time in a South Korean prison, however, in lieu of paying the fine.
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