South Korean military spots him along eastern border and assists his entry into South

A North Korean soldier reportedly defected to South Korea on Tuesday by crossing the heavily militarised border on the Korean peninsula’s east coast.

South Korean guards, who had been monitoring his movements, took him into custody in Goseong county, the Yonhap news agency reported.

The South Korean military has also confirmed that they are questioning the individual, believed to be a North Korean staff sergeant, to understand his motives for defecting.