KCNA press release on result of intermediate investigation on US GI Travis King
Date: 16/08/2023 | Source: Voice of Korea (EN) | Read original version at source
On July 18th, Juche 112(2023) Travis King, second class private of the US army in south Korea, illegally intruded into the territory of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the joint security area of Panmunjom.
Looking round the joint security area of Panmunjom together with tourists at around 3:30 p.m. on July 18th, King intentionally intruded into our area between the DPRK-US military contact room and resting room of military police officers to be caught by the soldiers of the Korean People's Army on duty.
According to an investigation of an organ concerned, Travis King admitted that he illegally intruded into the territory of the DPRK.
During the investigation, he confessed that he decided to come over to the DPRK, opposed to inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination in the US army.
Saying he was disillusioned at the unequal American society, he expressed his will to seek political asylum either in the DPRK or in third country.
The investigation continues.
Pyongyang
August 16th, Juche 112(2023)
More From Voice of Korea (EN)
Pak Thae Song, Premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met Vice-Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko, head of
May 09, 2025
Pak Thae Song, Premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met Vice-Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko, head of
Pyongyang is significantly commemorating the V-Day of Russia. Choe Son Hui, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's
May 09, 2025
Pyongyang is significantly commemorating the V-Day of Russia. Choe Son Hui, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's
The Spring Golf Addicts' Contest took place at the Pyongyang Golf Course between the 6th and the 8th. The contest brought together
May 09, 2025
The Spring Golf Addicts' Contest took place at the Pyongyang Golf Course between the 6th and the 8th. The contest brought together
The government delegation of the Republic of Belarus led by Vice-Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko visited the Tower of the Juche Idea.
May 09, 2025
The government delegation of the Republic of Belarus led by Vice-Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko visited the Tower of the Juche Idea.
The third meeting of the Joint Committee for Trade and Economic Cooperation between the governments of the Democratic People's
May 09, 2025
The third meeting of the Joint Committee for Trade and Economic Cooperation between the governments of the Democratic People's
The embassy of the Russian Federation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave a reception at the Yanggakdo International
May 09, 2025
The embassy of the Russian Federation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave a reception at the Yanggakdo International
Combat trainings of all levels of the Korean People's Army are powerfully organized and conducted in order to improve the
May 09, 2025
Combat trainings of all levels of the Korean People's Army are powerfully organized and conducted in order to improve the
Sectional talks were held on the 7th for the third meeting of the Joint Committee for Trade and Economic Cooperation between the
May 08, 2025
Sectional talks were held on the 7th for the third meeting of the Joint Committee for Trade and Economic Cooperation between the
A meeting was held on the 7th to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's field guidance to the
May 08, 2025
A meeting was held on the 7th to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's field guidance to the
The General Bureau of the Tanchon Area Mining Industry organizes and guides the economic work for carrying out major policy tasks
May 08, 2025
The General Bureau of the Tanchon Area Mining Industry organizes and guides the economic work for carrying out major policy tasks
The government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave a reception at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on the 7th in welcome
May 08, 2025
The government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave a reception at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on the 7th in welcome
The 38th National Sci-Tech Festival came to a close. Valuable successes and experiences conducive to the economic development of
May 08, 2025
The 38th National Sci-Tech Festival came to a close. Valuable successes and experiences conducive to the economic development of
Schools and kindergartens are under construction or reconstruction in South Phyongan Province as part of the work to provide the
May 08, 2025
Schools and kindergartens are under construction or reconstruction in South Phyongan Province as part of the work to provide the
There is the Sci-Tech Complex, a great temple of learning for all the people and a multifunctional centre for dissemination of
May 08, 2025
There is the Sci-Tech Complex, a great temple of learning for all the people and a multifunctional centre for dissemination of
Tens of university and college graduates in South Hamgyong Province volunteered to work at revolutionary battle sites and schools
May 08, 2025
Tens of university and college graduates in South Hamgyong Province volunteered to work at revolutionary battle sites and schools
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea gives priority to bringing up the younger generations. It ensures school fittings,
May 08, 2025
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea gives priority to bringing up the younger generations. It ensures school fittings,
A government delegation of the Republic of Belarus headed by Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko flew in Pyongyang on the 6th at
May 07, 2025
A government delegation of the Republic of Belarus headed by Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko flew in Pyongyang on the 6th at
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the
May 07, 2025
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the
Kim Hyong Jik University of Education gives refresher training to teachers in an efficient way. The university worked out
May 07, 2025
Kim Hyong Jik University of Education gives refresher training to teachers in an efficient way. The university worked out
Officials and employees of the Taedonggang Combined Fruit Farm are making fresh innovations in the farming. They have wound up two
May 07, 2025
Officials and employees of the Taedonggang Combined Fruit Farm are making fresh innovations in the farming. They have wound up two
More Articles