News of North Korean soldier’s defection spreads quietly along China border

News of North Korean soldier’s defection spreads quietly along China border

News of a North Korean soldier’s recent defection to the South is quietly spreading among people living along the North Korea-China border. Due to intensifying crackdowns, people are discussing the incident only with their most trusted acquaintances, slowing the spread of information. “Word has quietly gone around among residents of Hoeryong recently that a soldier crossed over the military… Source