SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean soldiers have reportedly fired warning shots after North Korean troops crossed the border in the third incident of its kind in June. The latest border crossing occurred amidst heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries.
The South Korean military confirmed that the incident took place near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas. This marks the third time this month that North Korean soldiers have breached the border, prompting South Korean forces to respond with warning shots.