North Korean Civilian Crosses Heavily Fortified DMZ Into South Korea
North Korean Civilian Crosses Heavily Fortified DMZ Into South Korea

North Korean Civilian Crosses Heavily Fortified DMZ Into South Korea

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A North Korean civilian made a rare and dangerous crossing into South Korea through the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), where he was detected early July 4th by South Korean military surveillance. The man remained motionless for much of the day near a shallow stream close to the Military Demarcation Line, an area known for dense vegetation and landmines, before South Korean troops guided him out in a 20-hour operation without resistance. This type of direct defection through the DMZ is uncommon, as most North Korean defectors escape via China and other third countries. South Korean officials have not disclosed the man's identity or motives but are investigating the incident while confirming no unusual North Korean military activity related to the crossing. Since the 1950s, over 34,000 North Koreans have defected to the South, though numbers have declined sharply following COVID-19 border closures. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has been briefed and is working to reduce tensions along the border amid this rare defection.

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