To test their limits, these runners agreed to a data-fueled race with no finish line in sight
ahead of the official opening of the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Despite South Korean diplomatic efforts.Gyeonggi Province ― As the COVID-19 pandemic prompted countries around the world to tighten their borders.
the number of North Korean escapees arriving in South Korea plummeted from more than 1.Many dont try because they do not know what will happen to them and not because they dont want to come here.000 a year to 63 in 2021 and has remained at that level since.
but many dont even try because of the danger (of being sent back).Thirty-four arrived here in the first four months of this year; there has been a clear upward trend also in the second quarter.
Seoul has long asked Beijing to give such North Koreans the option of returning to the North or heading to the South.
Unification Minister Kwon Young-se speaks to reporters at Hanawon.referring to North Korea by its official name.
released by the Norths official Korean Central News Agency on July 28.And we are taking action directly by exposing and sanctioning individuals and entities working to facilitate arms deals between Russia and the DPRK.
also noting that the leaders of North Korea and Russia may have discussed such deals in letters they have exchanged since Shoigus trip to Pyongyang.A state department spokesperson said a second group of Russian officials had traveled to North Korea following Shoigus visit there for follow-on discussions about potential arms deals.