“When an American goes into North Korea, they usually are used for political purposes, regardless of whether they want it or not.”AdvertisementWhat will North Korea do about the first U.S. soldier in decades to flee into its territory? It’s possible North Korea may demand the United States scale back its military activities with South Korea in exchange for King’s release. During cozier times with the United States, North Korea released U.S. detainees rather swiftly and easily. In 2018, North Korea freed Bruce Byron Lowrance a month after he entered the country illegally through China. “When an American goes into North Korea, they usually are used for political purposes, regardless of whether they want it or not.”

Source: The North Africa Journal July 22, 2023 06:00 UTC