11Photo© hindustantimes.comNorth Korea Says US Soldier Travis King Wants Refuge, Explains Why
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North Korea has claimed that American soldier Travis King crossed into its territory last month because of "racial discrimination" and "inhumane maltreatment" in the US Army.
The 23-year-old crossed the border from South Korea in July while on a guided tour. He has now admitted to crossing "illegally" and wanted to refuge in North Korea, The Independent reported citing state news agency KCNA.
"During the investigation, Travis King confessed that he had decided to come over to the DPRK as he harboured ill feelings against inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination within the US army," KCNA said.
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