South Korea's military says it is investigating the soldier's reasons for crossing the inner-Korean border. While dozens of North Koreans flee each year, usually via China, crossing directly south is very rare.
North Korean soldier crosses border to South
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Heavily secured border: North Korean soldier apparently flees to South Korea
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North Korean soldier crosses border to South
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North Korean soldier crosses border to South
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North Korean soldier crosses border to South