The American soldier who <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/american-in-north-korean-custody-after-crossing-dmz-during-tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ran across the border</a> into North Korea in July is back in U.S. custody after being expelled from the communist regime Wednesday, a U.S. official confirmed.  
A North Korean state news agency reported that the government closed its investigation into U.S. Army soldier Travis King, 23, deciding to expel the American who was taken into custody by the DPRK after sprinting across the heavily guarded demilitarized zone (DMZ) line in July while on a civilian tour. A U.S. official confirmed that King is now in U.S. custody, <a href="https://twitter.com/laraseligman/status/1707025149466193980" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according</a> to POLITICO reporter Lara Seligman.
&#8220;The relevant organ of the DPRK decided to expel Travis King, a soldier of the U.S. Army who illegally intruded into the territory of the DPRK, under the law of the Republic,&#8221; North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said, according to South Korean news outlet <a href="https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230927009451315?section=nk/nk">Yonhap News Agency</a>. 
King, who had reportedly been disciplined for assault in South Korea and was set to be <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/27/asia/north-korea-travis-king-expel-intl/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">removed</a> from the U.S. military, allegedly <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/north-korea-claims-american-soldier-entered-country-after-becoming-disillusioned-by-unequal-american-society">told</a> the North Koreans that he fled into the country because he “harbored ill feelings against inhuman mistreatment and racial discrimination within the U.S. Army” and “was disillusioned at the unequal American society.” 
The alleged remarks made by King after entering the Hermit Kingdom could not be verified by the Pentagon and were reported by a North Korean media arm that releases statements tailored to the communist regime’s wishes, which usually involves painting the U.S. as an evil empire. The U.S. State Department said it remained committed to getting King out of the country and back home, saying last month it was “working through all available channels to achieve that outcome.”
North Korea did not specify when or how King would be expelled. 
Prior to crossing into North Korea, King was <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/american-soldier-in-north-korean-custody-was-facing-disciplinary-action-over-assault" target="_blank" rel="noopener">involved</a> in at least two separate episodes where Korean police were brought in to intervene, including incidents in September and October 2022. 
In September, King had a case settled after he was accused of punching a man in the face at a South Korean club. The following month, he was accused of acting aggressively toward police officers responding to a call about a fight, court documents obtained by Reuters show.
<a href="https://onelink.to/dwapp">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP</a>
He spent almost two months in detention for the assault charge, according to The Associated Press. The news agency reported that he had been released on July 10. Officials have said that King was going to be sent back to America before he crossed into North Korea. 
Leif Le Mahieu contributed to this report.
This article has been updated to include that an American official confirmed King is in U.S. custody. 

<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

North Korea Expels American Soldier Who Was Detained After Running Across Border

Graham Platner Caught By Wife Exchanging Raunchy Texts With Women

Trump Hints At New Programming For Freedom 250 Concert After ‘Third Rate’ Artists Drop Out

MLB Exec Fired After He Claimed To Exclude Christian Player From Team’s Social Media

Fidel Castro’s Daughter Has Very Interesting Answer When Asked If Justin Trudeau Is Her Half Brother

Taxpayer-Funded Exorcisms? The Medicaid Debate Just Got Wild

WATCH: Footage Shows Engine Fly Off UPS Plane Before Crash Killed 15

News

North Korea

U.S. Military

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Menu

— News —

North Korea Expels American Soldier Who Was Detained After Running Across Border