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North Korea's servicemen attend the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Video. North Korean soldier crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea

Updated: 25/06/2026 - 10:33 GMT+2

According to data from South Korea's Ministry of Unification, more than 34,000 North Koreans have defected to the South since its records began in 1998.

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