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Outcome (and Settlement): Released (Negotiated)
Fatalities: 1–25 deaths
Narrative: This dispute refers to the seizure of the USS Pueblo in the Sea of Japan,
16 miles from the Korean coast, by North Korea on January 23, 1968. North Korea
detained the boat following accusations of espionage. The United States and North
Korea entered direct talks, and the 82 crew members and remains of a killed sailor
were released on December 23. The ship was not returned.
Coding changes: End Date changed from December 22, 1968. Settlement changed
from None. Fatalities changed from None.
MID#1472
Started in February 1975. See the narrative in the 731 North Korea/732 South Korea
dyad dispute list.
MID#362
Started in June 1976. See the narrative in the 731 North Korea/732 South Korea dyad
dispute list.
MID#2960
Dispute Number: 2960
Date(s): October 7, 1976 to October 8, 1976
Participants: 2 United States of America/731 North Korea
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: North Korea accused the United States of conducting SR-71 reconnais-
sance flights over North Korea.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from October 15, 1976. End Date changed from
October 15, 1976.
MID#2192
Started in April 1977. See the narrative in the 731 North Korea/732 South Korea dyad
dispute list.
MID#2193
Started in March 1979. See the narrative in the 731 North Korea/732 South Korea
dyad dispute list.
MID#2971
Dispute Number: 2971
Date(s): August 14, 1981 to January 8, 1982