US Soldier Travis King Freed from North Korea: A Diplomatic Victory

US Army Private Travis King is on his way back to the United States after being returned to American custody from North Korea.

King crossed into North Korea in July and had been detained there, but he is now safely en route to the US.

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His release is seen as a rare diplomatic success in US-North Korea relations.

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The effort to retrieve King came amid tense times, with North Korea conducting ballistic missile tests.

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Sweden and China played roles in facilitating King's return, with Sweden acting as the US protecting power in North Korea.

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King will be taken to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio upon his return.

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The US emphasized that no concessions were made to North Korea for King's release.

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US officials had been closely following the situation, and President Biden was briefed on events.

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The focus now is on King's health and reintegration, with potential disciplinary actions to follow.

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