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1st LD: DPRK says deputy ambassador to Britain fled to escape punishment

Xinhua, August 20, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Saturday that Deputy Ambassador to Britain Thae Yong Ho has reportedly defected to the South to escape punishment for committing crimes.

Thae was accused of embezzling state funds, selling state secrets and raping a minor, said a commentary released by the official news agency KCNA.

The DPRK had recalled him in June to put him under investigation, and on July 12, the country's Central Procuratorate decided to start a probe, the KCNA added.

The commentary also slammed South Korea's coverage of the incident and blamed Seoul for using the case to tarnish the DPRK's image and step up anti-DPRK campaigns. Endi