A high-ranking North Korean diplomat, Ri Il Kyu, stationed in Cuba, defected to South Korea in November 2023, months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic relations.
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Ri Il Kyu was in charge of political affairs at the embassy of Pyongyang in Havana and was tasked with obstructing the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Cuba. He defected with his wife and children after the North Korean regime refused to approve his medical treatment in Mexico following an injury.
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Un diplomat nord-coreean de rang înalt la ambasada din Cuba a fugit cu familia în Coreea de Sud
North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea, Seoul says
Un diplomat nord-coreean de rang înalt la post în Cuba a dezertat în Coreea de Sud - presă - Economica.net
North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, Seoul says
North Korea diplomat flees to South in highest ranking envoy defection since 2016 - report
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