North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across DMZ
The border is one of the most fortified in the world, lined with barbed wire, landmines, and watchtowers manned by heavily armed guards.
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North Korean defections to South Korea reach 105 in first half of 2024
South Korean officials, highlights a steady influx of North Korean defectors seeking refuge and freedom in the South.
Four North Koreans Cross Eastern Maritime Border In Apparent Defection Bid
Coast Guard and military officials received a report from South Korean fishermen, who were operating in the waters off Sokcho, about an "unusual" boat sighting at approximately 7:10 a.m. As a result, military and intelligence authorities prepared to collaboratively examine the individuals to ascertain their precise reasons for crossing into South Korea.