Seoul investigating reported defection of COVID-positive North Koreans to China



News Seoul investigating reported defection of COVID-positive North Koreans to China South Korean outlets say two defectors escaped Chinese authorities, while two of three caught tested positive for virus Jeongmin Kim May 20, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A Chinese flag at the Sino-DPRK border at Dandong \| Image: NK News (Feb. 2019) South Korea’s unification ministry said Friday that it is looking into reports that five North Koreans recently crossed the China-DPRK border, with two escaping Chinese authorities while two of those caught tested positive for COVID-19. The ministry is aware of the reports and is “making efforts with relevant government departments” to verify the facts, deputy unification ministry spokesperson Cha Duk-chul said, while adding that the ministry has not yet obtained corroborating intelligence. South Korea’s unification ministry said Friday that it is looking into reports that five North Koreans recently crossed the China-DPRK border, with two escaping Chinese authorities while two of those caught tested positive for COVID-19. The ministry is aware of the reports and is “making efforts with relevant government departments” to verify the facts, deputy unification ministry spokesperson Cha Duk-chul said, while adding that the ministry has not yet obtained corroborating intelligence. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Seoul investigating reported defection of COVID-positive North Koreans to China

South Korean outlets say two defectors escaped Chinese authorities, while two of three caught tested positive for virus

Jeongmin Kim May 20, 2022

Seoul investigating reported defection of COVID-positive North Koreans to China

A Chinese flag at the Sino-DPRK border at Dandong | Image: NK News (Feb. 2019)

South Korea’s unification ministry said Friday that it is looking into reports that five North Koreans recently crossed the China-DPRK border, with two escaping Chinese authorities while two of those caught tested positive for COVID-19.

The ministry is aware of the reports and is “making efforts with relevant government departments” to verify the facts, deputy unification ministry spokesperson Cha Duk-chul said, while adding that the ministry has not yet obtained corroborating intelligence.

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