Envoy to Britain defected to escape punishment, says Pyongyang
Thae was accused of embezzling state funds, selling state secrets and raping a minor, Efe news reported.
Aug 20, 2016, 20:06 PM ISTNorth Korea's deputy ambassador defects in London: Reports
North Korea`s deputy ambassador in London has defected with his family, according to media reports, which if confirmed would make it one of the most high-profile defections in recent years from the increasingly isolated country.
Aug 17, 2016, 10:21 AM IST