Defector diplomat accused of sexual crimes with minor: N.Korean state media



News Defector diplomat accused of sexual crimes with minor: N.Korean state media Accusation shows cultural understanding of Western sensitivities, expert says Chad O'Carroll \| Dagyum Ji August 20, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Youtube Thae Yong-ho, the North Korean diplomat who sensationally defected from his London embassy to South Korea, has been accused by DPRK state media of having “raped minors,” it emerged on Saturday. The claim, which is the first official response to his defection by state media, also accused the once deputy ambassador to the UK of stealing money from the state. Thae Yong-ho, the North Korean diplomat who sensationally defected from his London embassy to South Korea, has been accused by DPRK state media of having “raped minors,” it emerged on Saturday. The claim, which is the first official response to his defection by state media, also accused the once deputy ambassador to the UK of stealing money from the state. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Defector diplomat accused of sexual crimes with minor: N.Korean state media

Accusation shows cultural understanding of Western sensitivities, expert says

Chad O'Carroll | Dagyum Ji August 20, 2016

Defector diplomat accused of sexual crimes with minor: N.Korean state media

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Thae Yong-ho, the North Korean diplomat who sensationally defected from his London embassy to South Korea, has been accused by DPRK state media of having “raped minors,” it emerged on Saturday.

The claim, which is the first official response to his defection by state media, also accused the once deputy ambassador to the UK of stealing money from the state.

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