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South Korea to quadruple reward fee for North Korean defectorsMove comes at a time of simmering tensionBy PAULA HANCOCKS AND JAMES MASTERS , CNN SEOUL (CNN) - South Korea is quadrupling its reward fee for defectors from North Korea who are willing to hand over classified information on the reclusive country's military secrets.The Ministry of Unification announced Sunday that it would pay up to 1 billion won ($860,000) -- eclipsing the previous maximum of 250 million won.A bill outlining the changes is set to be submitted and would offer substantial financial rewards for those able to provide intelligence and knowledge, which could enhance South Korea's security, according to the ministry.Continued: http://www.news4jax.com/news/international/south-korea-to-quadruple-reward-fee-for-north-korean-defectors