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US soldier detained after crossing North Korean border without permission
NY Post ^ | 07/18/2023 | Snejana Farberov

Posted on 07/18/2023 5:10:18 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

An American citizen has been detained in North Korea after straying across the border into the communist country without permission during a tour, the United Nations Command said Tuesday.

The detainee has not been identified, but South Korea’s Dong-a Ilbo newspaper, citing South Korea’s army, reported that the person was a US army soldier.

The person was taking part in a visit to the Joint Security Area – the border village in the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas that is guarded by soldiers from both sides.

“A US National on a JSA orientation tour crossed, without authorization, the Military Demarcation Line into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK),” the UN Command tweeted.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: crossing; detained; northkorean; solider
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I wish more progressives in this country would follow suit and do the same.
1 posted on 07/18/2023 5:10:18 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Probably wanted to grab a souvenir, like a poster or something.


2 posted on 07/18/2023 5:13:52 AM PDT by Justa (If where you came from is so great then why aren't Floridians moving there?)
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To: Justa

what a dumbass, I’ll bet his company doesnt miss him much.


3 posted on 07/18/2023 5:20:51 AM PDT by Ikeon (I'm a mirror , what you see in me is actually a refection of yourself. )
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“what a dumbass, I’ll bet his company doesnt miss him much.”
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Agree. I say leave him in NK. I’m tired of rescuing American idiots from communist countries and dictatorships.


4 posted on 07/18/2023 5:28:15 AM PDT by snoringbear (,W,E.oGovernment is the Pimp, )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

America’s enemies and a lot of their “friends” aren’t very impressed by U.S. citizens anymore. They’ll lock your butt up in a heartbeat.


5 posted on 07/18/2023 5:34:40 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (No more new laws until we start enforcing the crap we already have!)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Maj. Frank Burns : Why don’t I start out with a couple of jokes? Then go into a personal autobiography of myself. I’ll tell them about the boy scouts, how I rode a two-wheeler at 13, and how I worked my way through med school by selling burial plots door-to-door. I wish I had time to get a haircut. Well, they’ll understand. After all, it’s war. Did I mention that I taught my rabbit how to smile? Why did we stop?

North Korean : Get out.

Maj. Frank Burns : Why? Is something wrong with the jeep? Oh, don’t tell me we’re out of gas.

North Korean : We are past the check point and we don’t need you any more.

North Korean : Besides, you are driving us crazy. We don’t need a hostage that badly. Get out.

Maj. Frank Burns : What do you mean?

North Korean : You simpleton. We are North Koreans.

Maj. Frank Burns : Honest Injun? Don’t hurt me! I’ll tell you anything you want to know.

North Korean : Get out of the jeep.

Maj. Frank Burns : You’re not going to torture me or anything?

North Korean : Some other time.

North Korean : Go back to your camp. It’s the best thing you could do for our side.


6 posted on 07/18/2023 5:36:28 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: snoringbear

Can we send that women’s BB player back?


7 posted on 07/18/2023 5:38:11 AM PDT by anton
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To: ChicagoConservative27
I'll get them out.
I have a plan

8 posted on 07/18/2023 5:40:09 AM PDT by z3n (Kakistocracy)
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To: z3n; SaveFerris

“It’s like we’re going into Wisconsin.”


9 posted on 07/18/2023 5:41:57 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator

That was a great scene


10 posted on 07/18/2023 5:45:14 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: dfwgator; z3n

The EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle is up to the task!!


11 posted on 07/18/2023 5:45:51 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

But, but , but Donald Trump did it!


12 posted on 07/18/2023 5:56:44 AM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings )
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“The detainee has been identified as Travis King, a US Army soldier in the rank of private second class, reported South Korea’s Dong-a Ilbo newspaper, citing South Korea’s army.”

Not sure if it’s this one.

“Travis King - Combat Engineer - US Army

Charleston, South Carolina, United States · Combat Engineer · US Army
Attended Clemson University from 2017-2021 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in architecture.”


13 posted on 07/18/2023 6:05:07 AM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Some info on the guy:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-king-52564b181

Travis King
B.A. in Architecture Clemson University | M.ARCH University of Colorado Denver
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
113 followers 111 connections

About

Attended Clemson University from 2017-2021 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. Joined the US Army Reserves as a combat engineer. Currently attending University of Colorado Denver for my master’s in architecture.


14 posted on 07/18/2023 6:10:01 AM PDT by Doctor Congo
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after straying across the border into the communist country without permission during a tour

Seriously, how does this even happen? It's not as if we're talking about Biden.

15 posted on 07/18/2023 6:12:28 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: Justa
Those North Korean chicks are so hot. They're slim...they're trim...and they have such a light complexion.

And there's nothing they won't do for a half dozen McNuggets.

16 posted on 07/18/2023 6:12:36 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Two Words: BANANA REPUBLIC!)
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To: tired&retired

I think Dennis Rodman sent this guy, to help raise his Likes and Follows on Twitter.


17 posted on 07/18/2023 6:16:27 AM PDT by IllumiNaughtyByNature (The kernel of our firm's job is to go with lots. - tnlibertarian job offer letter)
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To: tired&retired

What a retard, unless he is defecting .


18 posted on 07/18/2023 6:20:17 AM PDT by spincaster
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To: Gay State Conservative

You just want to date me.

19 posted on 07/18/2023 6:24:12 AM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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To: McGruff

She love you *long* time!


20 posted on 07/18/2023 6:39:34 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Two Words: BANANA REPUBLIC!)
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