North Korean 'seeks asylum at S Korean consulate in Hong Kong'; VIDEO

North Korean 'seeks asylum at S Korean consulate in Hong Kong'

28 July 2016

China, which has authority over Hong Kong's diplomatic issues, has been notified of the incident

A North Korean defector is reported to have sought asylum at the South Korean consulate in Hong Kong.

Details remain unclear, but the South China Morning Post reported that he is believed to have come to Hong Kong to take part in an academic competition two weeks ago.

Police patrols around the area have been boosted and security stepped up.

China, which has authority over Hong Kong's diplomatic issues, has reportedly been notified.

A police spokeswoman told BBC Chinese that police were aware of the reports, and confirmed that officers were on guard outside the entrance of the consulate. She said journalists would be stopped from filming.

South Korea's foreign ministry said the government's position was not to make any comments related to defectors from Pyongyang.

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