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November 05, 2024
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N. Korea threatens to strike S. Korean navy over NLL ‘incursions’

'Emergency alert' from North's state media claims multiple intrusions by Southern vessels; S. Korea issues denial

North Korea has warned the South Korean navy that it will open fire on its ships if they cross the dividing maritime border, in an emergency alert published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Friday.

The warning, issued by the Southwestern Front of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) claimed that South Korean speedboats had crossed onto North Korean territory across the Northern Limit Line (NLL) this week and said further incursions will be met with immediate gunfire.

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