30 pct of defectors from N. Korea's nuclear test site areas show chromosome mutations: study
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-07-31 16:52 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Asia, South Korea, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- About 30 percent of North Korean defectors from areas near the Punggye-ri nuclear site have been found to show chromosomal mutations potentially linked to radiation exposure, the unification ministry's research showed Friday.
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