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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - A North Korean soldier crossed the heavily fortified demilitarised zone to reach South Korea, Yonhap News reported today. — Reuters file pic
Sunday, 19 Oct 2025 5:22 PM MYT
SEOUL, Oct 19 — A North Korean soldier defected to the South today by crossing the heavily mined border separating the two Koreas, Seoul’s military said.
“Our military secured the custody of one North Korean soldier who crossed the military demarcation line (MDL) in the central front on Sunday,” South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.
“The military identified the individual near the MDL, tracked and monitored him, and conducted a standard guidance operation to take him into custody,” it said. — AFP
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