(LEAD) 1 N. Korean soldier in custody after crossing border into S. Korea on Tues.: JCS (opens original article in a new tab)

A North Korean soldier was captured by South Korea after crossing the border, reportedly intending to defect, marking the fourth such incident since the start of the new South Korean administration.

• One North Korean soldier taken into South Korean custody after crossing border
• Soldier expressed intent to defect
• Fourth North Korean border crossing since June 2023 administration began