Travis King, a US Army soldier who fled to North Korea, has been sentenced to one year in confinement and received a dishonorable discharge after pleading guilty to desertion. King's actions were motivated by dissatisfaction with his work, leading him to cross into North Korea. Following nearly a year of confinement, he is now free after the sentencing. The plea deal included admission of guilt for desertion and other related offenses, resulting in a significant legal consequence for the soldier.