American soldier who crossed into North Korea is back in U.S. custody
U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, was transferred back to U.S. custody in China.
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U.N. Command talking with North Korea about fate of Travis King
The American soldier ran into the North last week across the Koreas' heavily armed border. Pyongyang hasn't said anything publicly about Travis King.
U.S. soldier thought to be in North Korean custody after crossing DMZ
The U.S. service member crossed the border so quickly that South Korean and American soldiers didn't have time to stop him, according to local media.
Escape zebra spends hours galloping through Seoul's busy streets
The Seoul Children's Grand Park said it would carryout a thorough investigation to prevent any future escapes.
South Korea scrambles jets, fires warning shots after North flies drones
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North Korea tests missile with range to hit anywhere in U.S., Japan says
At the APEC summit in Bangkok, Vice President Harris strongly condemned the test, calling it a "brazen violation of multiple U.N. Security resolutions."
N. Korea fires more missiles as U.S. flies bombers over South
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LA's Korean American community build memorial mourning those killed in South Korean crowd surge
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At least 153 dead, 133 injured in stampede during Seoul's Halloween festivities
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North Korea ups the ante with first missile test over Japan in years
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North Korea test fires missiles as Harris visits to reassure the South
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North and South Korea Commit To 'Era Of No War'
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North, South Korean Leaders Meet To Discuss U.S.-North Korean Summit
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President Trump Accepts Offer To Meet Kim Jong Un
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President Donald Trump attempted to make an unannounced visit to the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea, but had to turn back because of bad weather.
Kicker Younghoe Koo Blazes Path From South Korea To Chargers
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Rescue Dog With No Paws Arrives At LAX En Route To New Home In Arizona
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Nic Kerdiles, former Anaheim Duck, killed in motorcycle crash in Tennessee
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"RHOC" star Shannon Beador arrested for DUI hit-and-run
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