The North Korean soldier who defected to South Korea through the Joint Security Area has recovered enough to start drinking water and watching T.V. (YONHAP).
The incredible tale of a North Korean soldier’s escape across the demilitarized zone last week is no exception.
The 24-year-old North Korean soldier, who has been identified only by his surname, Oh, was shot five times as he made his brazen escape Nov. 13.
A North Korean soldier drove a jeep across the heavily guarded border with South Korea on Nov. 13.
He was shot by other North Korean soldiers before South Korean and American forces recovered him and dragged him to safety.
Four North Korean border guards tried to stop him, firing more than 40 rounds at him.
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