World Wires · story 2864 · corroborated · 2 source(s)

North Korean defections drop sharply as borders seal

Experts report that North Korean defections have plummeted as leader Kim Jong Un heavily seals the country's borders to maintain control.

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• North Korean defections drop to record lows amid strict border controls Al Jazeera Arabic · tier B · clear net · 2026-09-28 12:01 UTC
• North Korean defections drop sharply as borders seal The Japan Times · tier B · clear net · 2026-09-28 05:43 UTC

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