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North Korean soldier suspected of defecting to South Korea

A North Korean soldier is suspected of defecting after crossing the demilitarised zone into South Korea, according to reports from Euronews.

By 25 Jun 2026 · 08:30 CET Updated 25 Jun 2026 · 08:30 CET

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A soldier from North Korea is suspected of defecting after crossing the border into South Korea, according to Euronews. The individual is alleged to have moved across the heavily guarded demilitarised zone separating the two nations.

Data provided by South Korea's Ministry of Unification indicates that more than 34,000 North Koreans have defected to the South since the ministry began recording such movements in 1998.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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