A defector from North Korea was apprehended in Goseong last week after evading South Korean guards for hours. A man escaped North Korea last week by swimming several kilometers before coming ashore in the South, where he managed to evade border guards for more than six hours, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Who escaped from North Korea?

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Can people in North Korea leave?

North Korean citizens usually cannot freely travel around the country, let alone travel abroad. Emigration and immigration are strictly controlled. This is because the North Korean government treats emigrants from the country as defectors.

What happened to the man who escaped North Korea?

Defection. Oh defected from North Korea on November 13, 2017. Having lost half of his blood from five gunshot wounds received from North Korean soldiers during his escape, his condition required an immediate surgery operation upon arrival at the hospital to save his life.

Can tourists get out of North Korea?

The travel paper is taken away upon exiting the country. However this is only possible if there are any diplomatic representations of North Korea in the visitors home country. Visitors are not allowed to travel outside designated tour areas without their Korean guides.

What happens if a North Korean defectors?

If the defectors are caught in China, they are repatriated back to North Korea, where rights groups say they often face harsh interrogations and years of punishment, or even death, in political prison camps (such as the Pukchang camp), or in reeducation camps (such as the Chungsan camp or Chongori camp).