North Korean soldier held by Seoul after crossing land border
Published on: Oct. 19, 2025, 4:18 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A North Korean soldier has crossed the heavily guarded border into South Korea. This rare defection highlights the risks involved in escaping the isolated nation. The soldier is now in South Korean custody. This incident follows other recent defections. Tens of thousands have fled North Korea since the 1950s, often via China.
