1 N. Korean soldier in custody after crossing border into S. Korea on Tues.: JCS
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-06-24 12:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration, Asia, South Korea, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- One North Korean soldier has been taken into South Korean custody after crossing the heavily fortified border earlier this week, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Wednesday, in what is believed to be a defection from the North.
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