North Korean crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says



News North Korean crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says Authorities are investigating individual’s intention to defect, while reports say they crossed western maritime border Jeongmin Kim \| Joon Ha Park August 8, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The Han River as seen from the Odusan Unification Tower on Oct. 13, 2021 \| Image: NK News A North Korean has crossed the border into South Korea with the help of the ROK military, Seoul announced Thursday, with authorities currently investigating the individual’s intention to defect. Local media have reported that the presumed defector crossed the maritime border in the Han River estuary on the west coast, citing military sources. A North Korean has crossed the border into South Korea with the help of the ROK military, Seoul announced Thursday, with authorities currently investigating the individual’s intention to defect. Local media have reported that the presumed defector crossed the maritime border in the Han River estuary on the west coast, citing military sources. 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 crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says

Authorities are investigating individual’s intention to defect, while reports say they crossed western maritime border

Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park August 8, 2024

North Korean crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says

The Han River as seen from the Odusan Unification Tower on Oct. 13, 2021 | Image: NK News

A North Korean has crossed the border into South Korea with the help of the ROK military, Seoul announced Thursday, with authorities currently investigating the individual’s intention to defect.

Local media have reported that the presumed defector crossed the maritime border in the Han River estuary on the west coast, citing military sources.

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