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North Korean soldier suspected of defecting crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea

Euronews · Jun 25, 2026, 8:23 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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According to data from South Korea's Ministry of Unification, more than 34,000 North Koreans have defected to the South since its records began in 1998.

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