
Soldier back in US after release by N.Korea
Washington (AFP) Sept 28, 2023 - An American soldier released by North Korea has returned to the United States and is undergoing health screenings in Texas, the Pentagon said Thursday.
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Washington (AFP) Sept 28, 2023 - An American soldier released by North Korea has returned to the United States and is undergoing health screenings in Texas, the Pentagon said Thursday.
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