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US Defense Secretary Worried About American Soldier Who Crossed Into North Korea
July 19, 2023
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said a US soldier willingly crossed the heavily fortified border between South Korea and North Korea on Tuesday and is believed to be in North Korean custody. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Pyongyang over North Korea's nuclear program. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.
CategoryEast Asia
Content TypePackage
LanguageEnglish
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
Topic TagsPyongyang, North Korea, lloyd austin
NetworkVOA
Expiration DateAugust 17, 2023 22:39 EDT
Embargo DateJuly 18, 2023 22:46 EDT
BylineCindy Saine
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English