North Korea issued its first response in connection with the detainment of the U.S. army soldier who intentionally crossed into the East Asian nation over two weeks ago. As previously reported by Face2Face Africa, the United Nations and U.S. officials said 23-year-old Pvt. “I can confirm that the [Democratic People’s Republic of Korea] has responded to United Nations Command, but I don’t have any substantial progress to read out,” Ryder informed reporters. Ryder, however, said the response from North Korea was simply “an acknowledgment” of the United Nations Command’s efforts to seek information about King. In the wake of the incident, King’s mother said learning about her son entering North Korea had left her in shock.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 04, 2023 12:13 UTC