North Korean crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month



News North Korean crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month ROK military says it's investigating individual’s intention to defection, while media reports he’s a staff sergeant Ifang Bremer August 20, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A South Korean soldier overlooking the demilitarized zone \| Image: USFK (June 2022) A North Korean crossed the heavily fortified inter-Korean border on Tuesday, according to the ROK military, marking the second likely defection into South Korea in a month. “Our military has secured custody of an unidentified person presumed to be a North Korean individual on the eastern frontline and has handed them over to the relevant authorities,” the South Korean military announced in a statement. A North Korean crossed the heavily fortified inter-Korean border on Tuesday, according to the ROK military, marking the second likely defection into South Korea in a month. “Our military has secured custody of an unidentified person presumed to be a North Korean individual on the eastern frontline and has handed them over to the relevant authorities,” the South Korean military announced in a statement. 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 crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month

ROK military says it's investigating individual’s intention to defection, while media reports he’s a staff sergeant

Ifang Bremer August 20, 2024

North Korean crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month

A South Korean soldier overlooking the demilitarized zone | Image: USFK (June 2022)

A North Korean crossed the heavily fortified inter-Korean border on Tuesday, according to the ROK military, marking the second likely defection into South Korea in a month.

“Our military has secured custody of an unidentified person presumed to be a North Korean individual on the eastern frontline and has handed them over to the relevant authorities,” the South Korean military announced in a statement.

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