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North Korean soldier defects to South across demilitarised zone

Defections across sensitive area dotted with landmines, fences and guard posts are rare

The South Korean military detained a North Korean soldier who crossed the heavily fortified demilitarised zone that separates the two countries, according to the South’s joint chiefs of staff (JSC).

The soldier expressed his intention to defect to South Korea, the JSC said on Thursday.

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