Private Travis King crossed into North Korea of his own free will, in civilian attire. - Reuters
WASHINGTON, (Reuters): The United States has declined so far to classify Army Private Travis King as a prisoner-of-war, despite his being taken into North Korean custody after he crossed into the country last month, four US officials told Reuters.
The decision, which could mean King is not covered by the protections entitled to prisoners of war under the Geneva Convention, is highly sensitive for the U.S. military given its commitment to leave no soldier behind enemy lines.
