South Korean Military Fires Warning Shots as North Korean Soldiers Briefly Cross DMZ

Approximately 10 North Korean troops crossed the demarcation line on Tuesday, retreating after warning broadcasts and gunfire from South Korea's military.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed that around 10 North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line in the eastern Demilitarized Zone at 5:00 pm local time on April 8, 2025.
The South Korean military issued warning broadcasts and fired warning shots, prompting the North Korean troops to retreat without any reported injuries.
The incursion occurred in a wooded area with unclear border signage, and South Korea's military suggested it may not have been intentional.
This breach follows a pattern of heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea conducting military exercises and increasing provocations.
The incident highlights the fragility of the heavily fortified DMZ, one of the most militarized borders in the world, established after the Korean War.

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