
South Korean general sacked over defector’s return
Seoul (AFP) July 31, 2020 - A South Korean marine major-general was relieved of his command Friday after the military failed to prevent a man's illegal defection back to the North, officials said.
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Seoul (AFP) July 31, 2020 - A South Korean marine major-general was relieved of his command Friday after the military failed to prevent a man's illegal defection back to the North, officials said.
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