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Travis King has not been seen or heard of since he left South Korea in July
US soldier Travis King, who fled to North Korea in July, is in American custody after being expelled by Pyongyang, officials say.
Senior US administration officials confirmed that Mr King had been transferred to US custody in China.
The 23-year-old reconnaissance specialist illegally crossed into North Korea in July.
North Korean media said he had fled because of "inhuman treatment" and racism within the US military.
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