1. U.S. Army Private Travis King crossed the border in the United Nations-administered demilitarized zone between North and South Korea and was detained by North Korea in the process. He was on an organized tour.

2, Hours after Travis King was detained, North Korea launched two suspected ballistic missiles into nearby waters. There is no indication that the launches were related to the soldier's detention.

It is unclear whether Travis King defected to North Korea and whether he wishes to return. The North Korean side has yet to comment.

3. Travis King, a cavalry scout originally attached to a unit of the U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division, is rotating with U.S. forces in Korea.

4. According to a report by CBS News, Travis King passed through security at Seoul airport but somehow managed to leave the terminal and join the border tour before crossing the border in the interim.

5. The United Nations Command (UNC), which administers the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the Joint Security Area (JSA), said that their team has contacted the North Korean military in an attempt to negotiate Travis Kim's release.

6. It is unclear where Travis King is being held and in what condition.

7. This is a serious incident, especially in the light of the tense situation on the Korean peninsula. The parties are closely following the development of this incident. [Read More]