North Korean Resident Defects to South Korea Across Yellow Sea and Western Sea Border

Aug 8, 2024, 08:09 AM

A North Korean resident has defected to South Korea by crossing the maritime border in the Yellow Sea, according to reports from the Yonhap news agency. The defection was confirmed by South Korean military sources, who noted that the individual traversed the 'neutral waters' and the western sea border between the two Koreas. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and the continued risk of defections across the heavily monitored border.