South Korean forces fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers who crossed the heavily guarded border zone separating the two countries Tuesday, theThe South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said around 20 to 30 North Korean soldiers “carrying work tools” crossed the military demarcation line that runs between the Demilitarized Zone , separating the two countries, Yonhap News AgencyThe South Korean military responded to the incursion by broadcasting warnings and firing warning shots at the North...
There was no further confrontation between the two sides and South Korean military officials believe the incursion was likely accidental. The joint chiefs said it suspects construction work is being carried out at the border to make it harder for prospective defectors to leave the country.: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to 335-0739 or sign up here.while working in the DMZ. It is unclear if the previous breach happened in the same location, but that was also described as taking place somewhere in the central section of the border.