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A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea, highlighting the growing internal discontent within the country despite increased border security measures. This incident follows a pattern of increasing defections, particularly among North Korea’s elite, indicating challenges to Kim Jong Un’s regime. The defection also comes amid heightened tensions between North and South Korea, with recent events showcasing the growing divide.

A North Korean staff sergeant defected to South Korea by crossing the heavily fortified border, marking the second defection this month. This incident highlights the deteriorating internal situation in North Korea, with recent floods and heightened tensions between the two Koreas contributing to the rise in defections.