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defector

[dih-fek-ter] / dɪˈfɛk tər /


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The women's success has also brought them a lot of public attention in the country, making the game very popular, said North Korean defector and former athlete Han Seol-song.

From BBC May 22, 2026

Mr. Magyar, a defector from Fidesz, campaigned hard on the economy, which grew a mere 0.4% in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 12, 2026

During the interview, the pair also pleaded to be sent to the South, according to GNU chief Jang Se-yul, himself a North Korean defector who fled the isolated country in the 2000s.

From Barron's Dec. 24, 2025

The case, which will be filed on Friday, marks the first time a North Korean-born defector is taking legal action against the regime, said a South Korea-based rights group assisting Ms Choi.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2025

But of course, Cara was the only well-known defector from Erudite at that time, the only person Peter would have known to ask for help.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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