Unprecedented Case: How a Man from North Korea Crossed the World's Most Heavily Fortified Border.
A man from North Korea made a rare direct transition across the heavily guarded DMZ to South Korea. Most defectors usually choose a different, more circuitous route through China and other countries. This is reported by the publication 'Glavkom' referencing DW.
According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) in Seoul, a civilian from North Korea ran across the mined border with the help of South Korean military after a 20-hour operation on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Events at the Border
The man was detected by military reconnaissance equipment between 3 and 4 AM on Thursday near a stream in the DMZ. He remained still for a long Time to avoid detection during the day. That night, South Korean troops found him near the military demarcation line and conducted an arrest operation.
In the post-war relations between North and South Korea, this is a very significant milestone as it may lead to an improvement in relations between the two countries and a path towards further demilitarization of the border and restoration of international relations.
During the man’s advance from North Korea through the heavily guarded Demilitarized Zone to South Korea, an interesting moment was discovered, which may be an important step in improving relations between these two countries and facilitating further demilitarization of the border.Read also
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