Coverage dated July 15, 2024

A North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, a possible blow to leader Kim

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North Korea has previously expressed fury over some high-profile defections by accusing South Korea of kidnapping or enticing its citizens to defect.

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Latin Times
High-ranking North Korean Diplomat In Cuba Defected To South (opens Latin Times)
Published Jul 15, 2024
Latin Times's feed description
North Korean diplomat Ri Il Kyu had been responsible for political affairs at Pyongyang's embassy in Cuba since 2019, tasked specifically "with obstructing the establishment of diplomatic relations
Courthouse News Service
A North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, a possible blow to leader Kim (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Jul 15, 2024
Courthouse News Service's feed description
North Korea has previously expressed fury over some high-profile defections by accusing South Korea of kidnapping or enticing its citizens to defect.
NPR
A North Korean diplomat in Cuba defects to South Korea (opens NPR)
Published Jul 15, 2024
NPR's feed description
South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday that a senior North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has fled to South Korea, the latest defection by members of the North's ruling elite that likely hurt leader Kim Jong Un's push to bolster his leadership.
Washington Times
North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea, Seoul says (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 15, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday that a North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has defected to South Korea.

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