NORTH KOREA

Travis King, a US Army soldier, made headlines last year when he fled to North Korea after being released from a South Korean prison. His daring escape across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) left many wondering why he took such a drastic measure. After pleading guilty to charges including desertion and

It's a story that reads like fiction, but it's all too real. Travis King, a young American soldier, made headlines when he ran across the heavily guarded Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and into North Korea. The whole ordeal began on a visit to the DMZ with a tour group. King, who was stationed in South Ko