Travis King: North Korea says US soldier fled because of racism in army

UNITED STATES, Aug 16: North Korea has said US soldier Travis King crossed into its territory last month because of "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination" in the army.

The 23-year-old private dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on a guided tour. Private King admitted to crossing illegally and wanted refuge in the North, state news agency KCNA reported.