South Korea has formally proposed military talks with its northern neighbour to address escalating border tensions and clarify their shared demarcation line. The move comes amid growing concerns over repeated incursions by North Korean soldiers, which Seoul fears could lead to an armed confrontation.
South Korean military officials report firing warning shots on multiple occasions to repel North Korean troops who have crossed the military demarcation line. These incidents have reportedly increased since North Korea began bolstering its front-line defences last year. Pyongyang, however, denies any border violations, asserting its soldiers operated within its own territory and threatening unspecified retaliation.
