North Korean media slams high-profile defector diplomat-turned-politician



News North Korean media slams high-profile defector diplomat-turned-politician Prominent escapees serving as "shock troops of inter-Korean confrontation," Meari outlet says Jeongmin Kim February 26, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News North Korean state media on Wednesday condemned former DPRK diplomat Thae Yong-ho's decision to run in upcoming legislative elections in South Korea, slamming the opposition United Future Party's (UFP) recruitment of high-profile defectors. In what appears to be North Korean media's first response to Thae's announcement earlier in the month that he would stand for political office, the Arirang Meari article -- aimed at external audiences -- referred to the former deputy ambassador as "human scum." North Korean state media on Wednesday condemned former DPRK diplomat Thae Yong-ho's decision to run in upcoming legislative elections in South Korea, slamming the opposition United Future Party's (UFP) recruitment of high-profile defectors. In what appears to be North Korean media's first response to Thae's announcement earlier in the month that he would stand for political office, the Arirang Meari article -- aimed at external audiences -- referred to the former deputy ambassador as "human scum." 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 media slams high-profile defector diplomat-turned-politician

Prominent escapees serving as "shock troops of inter-Korean confrontation," Meari outlet says

Jeongmin Kim February 26, 2020

NK News

North Korean state media on Wednesday condemned former DPRK diplomat Thae Yong-ho's decision to run in upcoming legislative elections in South Korea, slamming the opposition United Future Party's (UFP) recruitment of high-profile defectors.

In what appears to be North Korean media's first response to Thae's announcement earlier in the month that he would stand for political office, the Arirang Meari article -- aimed at external audiences -- referred to the former deputy ambassador as "human scum."

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