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North Korean rescued after swimming across border: Seoul

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07-08-2025 16:57 HKT
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A North Korean guard post is seen in this picture taken near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Paju, South Korea, November 4, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
A North Korean guard post is seen in this picture taken near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Paju, South Korea, November 4, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
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