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(Diplomat, Politician) Thae Yong-ho is a South Korean politician and former diplomat specializing in international relations. He defected to South Korea in 2016 after serving as North Korea's deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom. With a decade of studying abroad in Beijing, China, he has acquired significant knowledge in international affairs. Elected as a member of the National Assembly for Seoul's Gangnam district in 2020, Thae represents the People Power Party and plays a vital role in shaping South Korea's political environment.
