U.S. Soldier Defects to North Korea: Report

AU.S. national is in custody in North Korea after crossing into the country from South Korea, according to United Nations Command, with South Korean media identifying them as a U.S. Army soldier.

In a tweet, U.N. Command, which provides support to the Republic of Korea, said a U.S. national on an "orientation tour" of the Joint Security Area had crossed into North Korea "without authorization."

The Joint Security Area refers to a location used for diplomatic relations between North and South Korea.

"A U.S. National on a JSA orientation tour crossed, without...