SEOUL, South Korea — Racine Army Private Travis King, who dashed across the border into North Korea in July, was expelled from the country on Wednesday. The Associated Press quoted two unnamed sources confirming the Private was back in U.S. custody; though, where he was exactly was not clear. US Army Private 2nd Class Travis […]
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Family of soldier King in North Korea hopes to meet with VP Aug. 3
RACINE — The family of US Army Private 2nd Class Travis King is desperate for an update and hoping Vice President Kamala Harris can help. King crossed the border into North Korea 15 days ago and has not been heard from since. Our partner TMJ4 is reporting the family is hoping to get a meeting […]
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Racine mom says unlikely son ran from Army unit into North Korea
Travis King, the U.S., Army soldier who has been detained in North Korea, is pictured in the 2019 Washington Park High School yearbook Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Racine, Wisconsin. King graduated in 2020, but there was no yearbook published that year. / Mark Hertzberg – Special to Racine County Eye A soldier with the […]