See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

North Korea diplomat flees to South in highest ranking envoy defection since 2016 – report

  • Ri Il-kyu, a counselor at the North Korean embassy in Cuba, defected to South Korea in November, as reported by major South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo and Yonhap News Agency.
  • Ri's duties included hindering diplomatic ties between North Korea and South Korea and Cuba, as per Chosun Ilbo.
  • Ri received praise from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for resolving an issue with Panama in 2013, as detailed by Chosun Ilbo.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

109 Articles

telex.hutelex.hu
+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Lean Left

Eight years ago, there was no instance of a diplomat in such a high position escaping to the South.

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, July 15, 2024.
Sources are mostly out of (0)