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Seoul issues warnings after North Korean soldiers cross border
South Korea fired warning shots following an incursion by North Korean soldiers at its border.
2026 marks the first border incursion incident of the year, when soldiers from the North Korean regime briefly crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). During this event, South Korean forces fired warning shots in an attempt to deter the North Korean soldiers.
According to reports, the North Korean soldiers were alerted by South Korean forces and returned to their original position after the warning. This crossing is considered a significant milestone in the border tension between the two nations.