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South Korean Military Detains North Korean Soldier After Border Crossing
South Korean forces detained one North Korean soldier near the central section of the inter-Korean border on Tuesday night. The Joint Chiefs of Staff disclosed the detention on Wednesday and said authorities are investigating the details.
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South Korean military forces detained one North Korean soldier who crossed the inter-Korean border on Tuesday night. The detention occurred near the central section of the border. The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced the incident on Wednesday.
The statement said relevant authorities are currently investigating the details. The Joint Chiefs of Staff provided no further information about the soldier or the circumstances of the crossing.
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