In what can be called a rare defection, a South Korean crossed the heavily armed border to enter Kim Jong Un-ruled North Korea, military of South Korea said on Sunday. Although the JCS sent a notice to the North through military hotline, asking for his protection, it could not confirm if the person was alive. The crossing of border is illegal in South Korea. Also Read: Israeli military, Gaza militants 'celebrate' New Year with exchange of rocket fireThis comes as North Korea has imposed strict anti-coronavirus measures since shutting its borders in early 2020. After North Korean troops shot dead a South Korean fisheries’ official, who had went missing at sea in September 2020, a public and political uproar had emerged in the region.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 02, 2022 20:36 UTC