A young South Korean soldier of North Korean and Chinese descent jumped from a building after allegedly facing bullying from other soldiers, according to a Seoul-based human rights organization, stating that he felt “there was absolutely no way out of the situation.”

Experts said the case appears to highlight the challenges that North Korean escapees, particularly those born in third countries, face after resettling in the South due to persistent social prejudice.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Center for Military Human Rights Korea (CMHRK)alleged that the abuse began after the soldier was assigned to an artillery unit