U.s. Soldier Who Defected To North Korea In 1962 Has Died, His Sons Say

CHOE SANG-HUN, New York Times: Obituaries
Tue, 08/22/2017 - 3:54am

James Dresnok, whose North Korean-born sons say he died in November, crossed the Demilitarized Zone in 1962.

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