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No word from North Korea on US soldier who dashed across military border (www.reuters.com)

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

It sounds like he was facing some kind of trouble and maybe thought this was his way to avoid it. Maybe he thinks he can trade military secrets for protection and a decent life? Who knows. Seems pretty strange.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What secrets does a border guard have?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

"No, it's true, I swear! The coffee machines on our side can do both espresso and latte! And all the American barracks have 2-ply toilet paper! It used to be only 1-ply, but then last mo— What do you mean 'this guy is useless', I've just given you everything!"

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