South Korean troops fired warning shots at the Demilitarized Zone on Tuesday after 10 North Korean soldiers — some carrying weapons — were spotted crossing the border.
Seoul was on high alert after the Pyongyang soldiers were caught violating the DMZ border line at around 5 p.m. local time, the first known intrusion in nearly a year.
The North Korean soldiers, outfitted with guns and bulletproof vests, returned to the northern side of the border after the warning shots rang out, Seoul said.
The Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea stretches 155 miles long. AFP via Getty Images The area is routinely fortified by North and South Korean forces. ZUMAPRESS.com
South Korea’s military is monitoring the situation at the DMZ, noting
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