Defectors (Political)

Republicans Choose a New Speaker Nominee, Then Quickly Undercut Him

Multiple lawmakers refused to honor their party’s internal selection of Steve Scalise, continuing the chaos over the speakership with no end in sight.

North Korea May Have Seen Little Benefit in Keeping Travis King

Why did the North expel Pvt. Travis T. King, rather than use him for its own purposes? Analysts say he was probably considered more of a burden than an asset.

North Korea Says It Will Expel Travis King, U.S. Soldier Who Crossed the Border

Pvt. Travis T. King dashed across the inter-Korean Demilitarized Zone in July to flee to North Korea.

North Korea Stays Silent on U.S. Soldier Who Fled Into the Country

It may take days or weeks for the country to acknowledge that it has Pvt. Travis T. King in custody, and past practices suggest its response will be determined by Mr. King’s motive.

Defecting From North Korea Is Now Far Harder

Recent rescue efforts to escape Kim Jong-un’s regime via China have been thwarted by digital surveillance, profiteering and the pandemic.