South Korea Fires Warning Shots as North Korean Troops Cross Border Again
Repeated border incursions and landmine explosions escalate tensions between the two Koreas.
- 20 to 30 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the DMZ before retreating after warning shots.
- This is the second border crossing incident in two weeks, both deemed accidental by Seoul.
- North Korean troops have suffered multiple casualties due to landmine explosions while fortifying the border.
- The incursions coincide with Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea.
- Both Koreas have resumed Cold War-style psychological warfare, including propaganda broadcasts and balloon launches.