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)
The "2024 Autumn Trade Fair of Pyongyang Underground Shop" came to a close. Presented to the fair were light industry goods,
November 23, 2024
The "2024 Autumn Trade Fair of Pyongyang Underground Shop" came to a close. Presented to the fair were light industry goods,
Reply message to President of State Affairs Kim Jong Un from Syrian President
November 23, 2024
Reply message to President of State Affairs Kim Jong Un from Syrian President
The Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory was turned into a model and standard of the cosmetics factories in the Democratic People's
November 23, 2024
The Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory was turned into a model and standard of the cosmetics factories in the Democratic People's
Mikhail Zegtsyaryov, Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation, and his party arrived in Pyongyang on the 22nd. They were
November 23, 2024
Mikhail Zegtsyaryov, Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation, and his party arrived in Pyongyang on the 22nd. They were
The delegation of the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation led by President
November 23, 2024
The delegation of the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation led by President
The field of metallurgical industry is concentrating efforts on strengthening the production base. The Ministry of Metallurgical
November 23, 2024
The field of metallurgical industry is concentrating efforts on strengthening the production base. The Ministry of Metallurgical
Kim Jong Un, President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, was presented with credentials of the
November 22, 2024
Kim Jong Un, President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, was presented with credentials of the
The Songga Senior Middle School in Kangdong County of Pyongyang has been renovated as a model school. Officials and working people
November 22, 2024
The Songga Senior Middle School in Kangdong County of Pyongyang has been renovated as a model school. Officials and working people
Enlarged edition of "Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works" Vol. 32 off press
November 22, 2024
Enlarged edition of "Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works" Vol. 32 off press
President of State Affairs Kim Jong Un receives reply message from Lao President
November 22, 2024
President of State Affairs Kim Jong Un receives reply message from Lao President
Modern houses were built again at the Yakjon Farm in Sukchon County of South Phyongan Province. The new villages different from
November 22, 2024
Modern houses were built again at the Yakjon Farm in Sukchon County of South Phyongan Province. The new villages different from
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation, sent rare animals as gift. Ministerof Natural Resources and
November 21, 2024
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation, sent rare animals as gift. Ministerof Natural Resources and
An agreement on exchange and cooperation between the Pyongyang Municipal Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and the Moscow
November 21, 2024
An agreement on exchange and cooperation between the Pyongyang Municipal Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and the Moscow
North Hamgyong Province increases the production of building materials of different kinds necessary for rural housing construction
November 21, 2024
North Hamgyong Province increases the production of building materials of different kinds necessary for rural housing construction
The Russian government delegation led by Alexandr Kozlov, Ministerof Natural Resources and Ecology, returned home on the 20th
November 21, 2024
The Russian government delegation led by Alexandr Kozlov, Ministerof Natural Resources and Ecology, returned home on the 20th
Kim Tok Hun, Member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, and
November 21, 2024
Kim Tok Hun, Member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, and
A protocol of the Eleventh Meeting of the DPRK-Russia Intergovernmental Committee for Cooperation in Trade, Economy, Science
November 21, 2024
A protocol of the Eleventh Meeting of the DPRK-Russia Intergovernmental Committee for Cooperation in Trade, Economy, Science
New animals have been multiplied at the Central Zoo, giving pleasure to the visitors. Korean tigers brought forth eight cubs and
November 21, 2024
New animals have been multiplied at the Central Zoo, giving pleasure to the visitors. Korean tigers brought forth eight cubs and
The State Academy of Sciences has established a new technology of producing compound potassic fertilizer with raw materials rich
November 21, 2024
The State Academy of Sciences has established a new technology of producing compound potassic fertilizer with raw materials rich
Floral tribute paid to great leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il
November 20, 2024
Floral tribute paid to great leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il
More Articles
