S. Korea fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross demarcation line
The incident is the first reported violation by North Korea this year, with South Korea's military saying it is closely monitoring the North's movements.
South Korea's military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the demarcation line separating the two nations, according to a statement from the country's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The incident occurred earlier in the week, with the exact date not specified by the JCS. The statement emphasized that the military is closely monitoring North Korean movements and maintaining a high state of readiness.
Yonhap news agency reported that this was the first violation of the military demarcation line (MDL) by North Korea in the current year. The soldiers involved were reportedly patrolling the area when they crossed the line. The North Korean embassy in Singapore did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Last year, North Korean troops violated the MDL 17 times, according to Yonhap. The two Koreas are technically in a state of war, as their 1950-53 conflict ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty.
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