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South Korea Fires at 20 North Korean Soldiers Who Crossed DMZ: Report

South Korea Fires at 20 North Korean Soldiers Who Crossed DMZ: Report

Summary

About 20 North Korean soldiers crossed into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the city of Paju in South Korea. The South Korean military fired warning shots, prompting the soldiers to retreat. The incident involved soldiers possibly working within the DMZ and is not connected to a separate defection event on the same day.

Key Facts

  • Approximately 20 North Korean soldiers entered the DMZ over the weekend.
  • The soldiers crossed near Paju, a city northwest of Seoul.
  • South Korea's military fired warning shots to make the soldiers go back.
  • Some of the North Korean soldiers carried weapons.
  • The soldiers were possibly working on tasks like clearing land or laying mines.
  • The incident occurred the same day another soldier defected across the border in a different area, Cheorwon.
  • The two incidents are not believed to be connected.
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