Rare escape! North Korean soldier defects to South via heavily fortified border; officials begin investigation

A North Korean soldier successfully defected to South Korea on Sunday, crossing the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone. The soldier, who expressed a desire to resettle in the South, was taken into custody and will undergo investigation. This rare DMZ crossing highlights the soldier's potential familiarity with the terrain.

Rare escape! North Korean soldier defects to South via heavily fortified border; officials begin investigation
A North Korean soldier successfully defected to South Korea on Sunday, crossing the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone. The soldier, who expressed a desire to resettle in the South, was taken into custody and will undergo investigation. This rare DMZ crossing highlights the soldier's potential familiarity with the terrain.