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Will South Korea resume loudspeaker broadcasts along the DMZ by the end of 2024?
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North Korean Soldier Defects to South Korea, Second Incident in Eastern Part
Aug 20, 2024, 01:11 AM
A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea, crossing the heavily militarized border in the eastern part of the Korean peninsula. The defection occurred early on Tuesday, as confirmed by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). This incident marks the second suspected defection this month. There is speculation that the recent resumption of loudspeaker broadcasts along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) may have influenced frontline North Korean soldiers to defect.
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