March 28, 2024
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Two North Koreans cross into the South via west coast maritime border: Seoul

Local media report that the men intend to defect, and that one is a commissioned military officer

Two North Koreans crossed in the South via the west coast maritime border on Saturday morning, the Korea Coast Guard has confirmed to NK News.

The two men are set to undergo joint interrogation by South Korean authorities to determine whether they intend to defect later in the day.

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