Army Secretary Christine Wormuth also said she fears for Pvt. Travis King’s safety.
The American soldier who crossed into North Korea “may not have been thinking clearly,” the Army’s top civilian said Thursday, adding that she’s worried about his safety.
Pvt. Travis King, who was headed back to the United States after spending time in a South Korean prison for assault, opted instead to cross the heavily armed border into repressive North Korea on Tuesday while he was part of a tour group. Washington has failed to make contact with Pyongyang since the incident.
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth refused to ascribe a motivation but hinted that King was likely stressed about his situation.
