Prominent former North Korean diplomat to run in upcoming South Korean elections



News Prominent former North Korean diplomat to run in upcoming South Korean elections Thae Yong-ho to stand as a candidate for the conservative Liberty Korea Party, official says Oliver Hotham February 10, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Guiparang Thae Yong-ho, a former high-ranking North Korean diplomat who defected in 2016, will run for office in South Korea's upcoming legislative elections in April, an official from the country's main opposition party said Monday. Thae, who has become an outspoken activist and public speaker since coming to South Korea with his family almost four years ago, will stand as a candidate for the conservative Liberty Korea Party (LKP). Thae Yong-ho, a former high-ranking North Korean diplomat who defected in 2016, will run for office in South Korea's upcoming legislative elections in April, an official from the country's main opposition party said Monday. Thae, who has become an outspoken activist and public speaker since coming to South Korea with his family almost four years ago, will stand as a candidate for the conservative Liberty Korea Party (LKP). 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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Prominent former North Korean diplomat to run in upcoming South Korean elections

Thae Yong-ho to stand as a candidate for the conservative Liberty Korea Party, official says

Oliver Hotham February 10, 2020

Prominent former North Korean diplomat to run in upcoming South Korean elections

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Thae Yong-ho, a former high-ranking North Korean diplomat who defected in 2016, will run for office in South Korea's upcoming legislative elections in April, an official from the country's main opposition party said Monday.

Thae, who has become an outspoken activist and public speaker since coming to South Korea with his family almost four years ago, will stand as a candidate for the conservative Liberty Korea Party (LKP).

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