Following the dramatic defection of one of its soldiers, North Korea has reportedly replaced all its border security guards, according to an intelligence source in a Yonhap News Agency report.
“Signs were detected that North Korea has replaced all border security officials following the defection,” the intelligence source said. “Given this situation, commanders of the responsible military unit and senior officers might have undergone punishment.”
North Korea frequently punishes those who draw ire from its leaders, particularly Kim Jong Un, and is rumored to hand down strict sentences or use over-the-top methods to execute them.
The intelligence source noted that North Korea appeared to have temporarily closed the bridge the defector used to make his escape.
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