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

  • A North Korean diplomat, Ri Il Kyu, along with his family, defected to South Korea in November, citing disillusionment with North Korea's political system and health-related issues.
  • South Korea's National Intelligence Service confirmed the defection of a North Korean counselor of political affairs in Cuba, adding to a series of recent high-level defections from North Korea.
  • Ri's defection was due to disillusionment with North Korea's political system, unfair treatment by the Foreign Ministry, and the Ministry's disapproval of his medical treatment plans.
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Eight years ago, there was no instance of a diplomat in such a high position escaping to the South.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, July 15, 2024.
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