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North Korean Family Defects to South Korea by Boat, Defying All Odds, Authorities Say

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North Korean Family Defects to South Korea by Boat, Defying All Odds, Authorities Say
A North Korean woman soldier patrols the bank of the Yalu River which separates the North Korean town of Sinuiju from the Chinese border town of Dandong, northeast China's Liaoning province on April 26, 2014. STR/AFP via Getty Images
Lisa Bian
Sean Tseng
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On a pitch-black stormy night, a small fishing boat appeared near the Northern Limit Line (NLL), the disputed maritime boundary between North and South Korea in the Yellow Sea.

Around midnight on May 6, South Korea’s military detected the boat heading toward the NLL from the North Korean side, according to ChannelA, a South Korean media.

Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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