North Korea executes escapees

North Korea executes escapees in brutal public display
In North Korea, a public execution of three men who attempted to escape to South Korea occurred. Each man was shot multiple times in the head, chest, and legs. Their bodies were burned in front of horrified onlookers.
North Korea executes escapees: Brutal public spectacle shocks nation
In North Korea, three men were publicly executed after attempting to escape to South Korea. Each man was shot multiple times in the head, chest, and legs. Their bodies were then burned in front of horrified onlookers.
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In North Korea, a public execution of three men who tried to escape to South Korea took place. Each man was shot multiple times in the head, chest, and legs. Their bodies were burned in front of horrified onlookers.
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