Could this lead to war? Travis King disappears into North Korea as tensions rise on the peninsula. Kim Jong-un talks of revenge but experts disagree about what he will do next.
American soldier bolts into enemy territory
Lost: Travis King has not been heard from since he ran across the border into North Korea. Glossary
Private - Belonging to one person or group of people only. Also, the lowest rank of soldier in most armies.
Kim Jong-un - The leader of North Korea since 2011.
Defectors - A person who has abandoned their country or cause in favour of an opposing one.
Diplomatic - Non-violent peacekeeping. Diplomatic means keeping good relations between the governments of different countries.
Pyongyang - The capital of North Korea. In the early 20th Century it was a centre of Christianity known as the “Jerusalem of the East”.
Imperialist - Imperialism is the practice of growing a country's power through colonisation or force.