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The 23-year-old army private ran across the Korean border in July and spent two months detained. Travis King was previously set to return to the US to face disciplinary action.

The White House said Travis King’s release was secured with the help of Sweden and China.

Officials said the private is in good health and they are looking to reintegrate him into US society, but say he could face repercussions.

North Korea has offered its first official confirmation that it has detained a US soldier who bolted into the country last month, releasing a statement through its propaganda outlet attributing unverified statements to the army private that criticise...

Pyongyang confirms detention of missing American private who crossed from South Korea last month

Travis King dashed across the heavily guarded border separating North and South Korea during a civilian tour of the demilitarised zone. Read more at straitstimes.com.

North Korea’s defence minister instead issued a veiled threat on Thursday, over the docking of a nuclear-armed US submarine in South Korea.

Washington says Pyongyang had a history of mistreating captured Americans. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The bizarre odyssey has created a fresh problem for Washington in its dealings with Pyongyang. Read more at straitstimes.com.

North Koreas defence minister instead issued a veiled threat on Thursday, over the docking of a nuclear-armed US submarine in South Korea.