[Photo] US officials to visit North Korea to repatriate POW/MIA remains

CNN reported on July 24 that officials from the US Department of Defense are set to visit North Korea to conduct the repatriation of US POW/MIA remains from the Korean War. The report also indicated that North Korea has yet to confirm details and dates regarding the visit, although the expected date is July 27. The US officials are expected to photograph and confirm the remains and file the necessary documentation before transporting them back to the US. If the repatriation is completed, it will be the first one since Nov. 2007.