March 28, 2024
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Source: No indication Jang Song Thaek aide defected

Intelligence community in Seoul not preparing for interviews

There is no indication that an aide of Jang Song Thaek is currently attempting to defect to South Korea, a source in the South Korean intelligence community told NK News on Friday.

The source rejected claims that a high profile North Korean – responsible for managing the funds of the recently dismissed Jang Song Thaek – was currently being held by South Korean officials at a secret location in China.

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