Military: "One new recruit secured in Donghae, presumed North Korean male... Investigating defection status"

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced on the morning of the 16th that one unidentified person, whose custody was secured by the military near the civilian control line (CCL) checkpoint in Donghae, is presumed to be a North Korean male.

According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at around 4:20 a.m. that day, a man moving southward near the Donghae CCL was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV). The military deployed operational forces and secured the man's custody at around 7:20 a.m.

During this process, the military reportedly issued and then lifted the anti-infiltration alert called 'Jindo Dog One.'

The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated, "An investigation is underway in cooperation with relevant agencies regarding detailed matters such as the southward movement and whether defection occurred," and added, "We are reviewing the overall security posture, including coastal surveillance in the area."

It was also reported that the Joint Chiefs of Staff are investigating the possibility that the man crossed over by sea. So far, the Joint Chiefs of Staff added, there have been no unusual movements by North Korean forces.

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