Reported 5 months ago
A high-ranking North Korean diplomat, Lee Il-kuk, previously stationed in Cuba, defected to South Korea with his family at the end of 2023, marking one of the highest-level defections in recent years. Lee criticized the corruption within North Korea's foreign ministry and shared his frustrations about the regime's stance on reunification. He emphasized that North Koreans yearn for a better life and hope for unified relations with South Korea. His defection follows a series of similar cases, indicating a growing disillusionment among North Korean elites with Kim Jong-un's regime.
Source: YAHOO