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November 16, 2024
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North Korean soldiers violated Armistice Agreement in pursuit of defector: UNC

Korean People’s Army guard briefly crossed MDL, CCTV footage shows

The DPRK's Korean People’s Army (KPA) violated the UN Armistice Agreement "twice" last week by firing at a North Korean soldier crossing to the South and crossing the military demarcation line (MDL), United Nations Command (UNC) said on Wednesday.

The announcement comes nine days after the defection of a North Korean soldier across the MDL at the Joint Security Area (JSA).

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