March 29, 2024
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N.Korean defector in Russia faces repatriation

Local news agency says that asylum-seeker called 'Kim' denied in second attempt to stay in Russia

A North Korean defector who sought asylum in Russia has been denied temporary asylum, the Russian news agency RBC reported on Wednesday.

The defector identified only as “Kim” tried to achieve permanent refugee status in November 21, 2015 and previously in January 2014, but was rejected. On December 17 he applied for temporary refugee status but failed again.

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