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defections

Defections are the act of leaving one's country, organization, or group, typically to join a rival or opposing one. In the context of these headlines, it specifically refers to individuals leaving North Korea to seek asylum elsewhere, and lawyers leaving the law firm Weil.

Why it’s in the news: North Korean defections are in the news due to a sharp decline, while Weil is considering a merger following a series of lawyer departures.

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‘Currently impossible’: North Korea defections in freefall
Weil is reportedly considering a merger after a run of defections to accelerate the firm's growth.

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Weil

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