Chinese Dissident Dong Guangping Reaches South Korea by 3.3-Meter Rubber Boat

5 articles · Updated · The Korea JoongAng Daily · May 26

Dong Guangping, 68, was identified as the Chinese national detained off Taean after crossing into South Korean waters alone on a 3.3-meter rubber boat late Monday.
Fishermen spotted the boat about 18 kilometers northwest of Seogeokbi Island, prompting the Coast Guard to intercept it and open an Immigration Act investigation.
Dong, who could not speak Korean, is seeking asylum after imprisonment in China and restrictions on leaving the country; supporters hope he can reunite with family in Canada.
The crossing fits a wider pattern of attempted West Sea entries near Taean, where South Korean authorities say repeated cases involving Chinese nationals have led to tighter military-coast guard surveillance.

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