The U.N. Command has begun discussions with North Korea regarding a U.S. soldier, Pvt. Travis King, who crossed the heavily fortified border. Lt. Gen. Andrew Harrison declined to provide details about the conversations or King's condition. The contact was made through mechanisms set up under the armistice, possibly referring to the pink phone, a common communication line. North Korea has not publicly addressed the situation, and analysts believe they may wait to provide information to leverage concessions from the U.S. The arrival of a U.S. nuclear submarine in South Korea has heightened tensions in the region.

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