North Korean soldiers cross border for third time amid DMZ construction: ROK



News North Korean soldiers cross border for third time amid DMZ construction: ROK South Korea says soldiers retreated after warning shots as work near border continues to create conflict risks Jeongmin Kim June 21, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean soldiers building a bridge in the DMZ \| Image: ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (Released June 18, 2024, undated photo) North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) dividing the Koreas for at least the third time in recent weeks on Thursday, the South Korean military belatedly reported. “Yesterday at around 11 a.m., several North Korean soldiers who were working within the central Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) encroached on the MDL, but retreated northward after our military’s warning broadcast and warning shots,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a statement to press on Friday morning. North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) dividing the Koreas for at least the third time in recent weeks on Thursday, the South Korean military belatedly reported. “Yesterday at around 11 a.m., several North Korean soldiers who were working within the central Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) encroached on the MDL, but retreated northward after our military’s warning broadcast and warning shots,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a statement to press on Friday morning. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean soldiers cross border for third time amid DMZ construction: ROK

South Korea says soldiers retreated after warning shots as work near border continues to create conflict risks

Jeongmin Kim June 21, 2024

North Korean soldiers cross border for third time amid DMZ construction: ROK

North Korean soldiers building a bridge in the DMZ | Image: ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (Released June 18, 2024, undated photo)

North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) dividing the Koreas for at least the third time in recent weeks on Thursday, the South Korean military belatedly reported.

“Yesterday at around 11 a.m., several North Korean soldiers who were working within the central Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) encroached on the MDL, but retreated northward after our military’s warning broadcast and warning shots,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a statement to press on Friday morning.

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