The U.S. military in Korea is investigating whether Private 2nd Class Travis King planned to defect to North Korea. Thae Yong-ho, a former North Korean diplomat, commented that U.S. soldiers who defect to North Korea are a burden for the regime due to the expenses incurred. King's arrival in North Korea broke the law, and he will likely face a trial before a possible return to the U.S. If he decides to defect, experts believe he may struggle to integrate into North Korean society and may eventually ask to be sent back to the U.S. Diplomatic intervention is currently difficult due to North Korea's closed borders during the pandemic.

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