US Soldier Captured by North Korea Had Recent Discipline Issues, Reportedly Made Strange Noise While Being Apprehended

An American soldier believed to be in custody in 🇰🇵North Korea after he intentionally crossed the Demilitarized Zone on Tuesday was being disciplined by his superiors and laughed during his detainment, according to reports.

The Washington Post reported the man, who has not been identified, crossed the border into North Korea during an “orientation tour.”

Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reported that the man was wearing civilian clothing and that he crossed the border intentionally.

“While on tour of DMZ the Army Private broke away from the tour group and was then detained by North Korean security,” she reported.

According to the Post, the unidentified man had recently been disciplined over his behavior while stationed in South Korea. He was ordered to return to the U.S. but missed his flight after he was escorted to an airport.

The Post cited a U.S. Military