North Korean diplomat in Kuwait defected to South Korea, government sources say



News North Korean diplomat in Kuwait defected to South Korea, government sources say Ryu Hyun-woo is reportedly the former chargé d'affaires at North Korea’s embassy in Kuwait Jeongmin Kim January 25, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON "Kuwait Towers" by Fawaz Al-Arbash is licensed under CC BY 2.0 A high-level North Korean diplomat in Kuwait defected to South Korea, multiple government sources confirmed to NK News. The diplomat, Ryu Hyun-woo, is an acting ambassador or former chargé d'affaires at the North Korean embassy in Kuwait. News of his defection was first reported by South Korea’s Maeil Kyungje newspaper on Monday, with informed sources telling NK News that the report is true but not specifying the date or time of his escape. A high-level North Korean diplomat in Kuwait defected to South Korea, multiple government sources confirmed to NK News. The diplomat, Ryu Hyun-woo, is an acting ambassador or former chargé d'affaires at the North Korean embassy in Kuwait. News of his defection was first reported by South Korea’s Maeil Kyungje newspaper on Monday, with informed sources telling NK News that the report is true but not specifying the date or time of his escape. 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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North Korean diplomat in Kuwait defected to South Korea, government sources say

Ryu Hyun-woo is reportedly the former chargé d'affaires at North Korea’s embassy in Kuwait

Jeongmin Kim January 25, 2021

North Korean diplomat in Kuwait defected to South Korea, government sources say

"Kuwait Towers" by Fawaz Al-Arbash is licensed under CC BY 2.0

A high-level North Korean diplomat in Kuwait defected to South Korea, multiple government sources confirmed to NK News.

The diplomat, Ryu Hyun-woo, is an acting ambassador or former chargé d'affaires at the North Korean embassy in Kuwait. News of his defection was first reported by South Korea’s Maeil Kyungje newspaper on Monday, with informed sources telling NK News that the report is true but not specifying the date or time of his escape.

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