North Korean defector arrested after trying to return to the DPRK



News North Korean defector arrested after trying to return to the DPRK The defector allegedly broke into a military training site during his attempt to return to North Korea Kelly Kasulis September 19, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News South Korean authorities reportedly arrested a North Korean defector attempting to return to the DPRK through the eastern border town of Cheorwon. The defector allegedly broke into a military training site near the border and was apprehended at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing police. He is described as a man in his 30s who first came to the South in 2018, and he also reportedly had four mobile phones and a “cutting machine” in his possession. South Korean authorities reportedly arrested a North Korean defector attempting to return to the DPRK through the eastern border town of Cheorwon. The defector allegedly broke into a military training site near the border and was apprehended at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing police. He is described as a man in his 30s who first came to the South in 2018, and he also reportedly had four mobile phones and a “cutting machine” in his possession. 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 defector arrested after trying to return to the DPRK

The defector allegedly broke into a military training site during his attempt to return to North Korea

Kelly Kasulis September 19, 2020

North Korean defector arrested after trying to return to the DPRK

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South Korean authorities reportedly arrested a North Korean defector attempting to return to the DPRK through the eastern border town of Cheorwon.

The defector allegedly broke into a military training site near the border and was apprehended at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing police. He is described as a man in his 30s who first came to the South in 2018, and he also reportedly had four mobile phones and a “cutting machine” in his possession.

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