Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19



COVID-19 Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19 Authorities believe that a bag left near the drain likely belongs to a defector surnamed Kim Jeongmin Kim July 27, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Correction at 15:50 KST (July 28): This article has been amended to fix the time the individual likely arrived in Ganghwa Island according to police authorities. A North Korean defector likely returned to the DPRK by traveling through a drain from the South's Ganghwa Island, leaving behind a bag in the process, the South Korean military stated on Monday. The defector may also be the same person that North Korea identified as a potential COVID-19 carrier in a state media report published on Sunday. Correction at 15:50 KST (July 28): This article has been amended to fix the time the individual likely arrived in Ganghwa Island according to police authorities. A North Korean defector likely returned to the DPRK by traveling through a drain from the South's Ganghwa Island, leaving behind a bag in the process, the South Korean military stated on Monday. The defector may also be the same person that North Korea identified as a potential COVID-19 carrier in a state media report published on Sunday. 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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Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19

Authorities believe that a bag left near the drain likely belongs to a defector surnamed Kim

Jeongmin Kim July 27, 2020

Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19

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Correction at 15:50 KST (July 28): This article has been amended to fix the time the individual likely arrived in Ganghwa Island according to police authorities.

A North Korean defector likely returned to the DPRK by traveling through a drain from the South's Ganghwa Island, leaving behind a bag in the process, the South Korean military stated on Monday. The defector may also be the same person that North Korea identified as a potential COVID-19 carrier in a state media report published on Sunday.

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