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U.S. Soldier Reportedly Cackled ‘HA-HA-HA!’ While Defecting to North Korea

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The UN Command now believes he’s in custody in the country.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

A South Korean soldier stands guard in the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating North Korea and South Korea.
Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters
Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

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