Pyongyang, Aug 23 (V7N) – North Korea has accused South Korea of firing warning shots at its troops along the heavily guarded border, calling the incident a “purposeful provocation.” The allegation was reported by Pyongyang’s state media on Saturday, coinciding with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s departure for diplomatic visits to Tokyo and Washington.

According to Seoul’s military statement, a group of North Korean soldiers working near the border briefly crossed the military demarcation line within the demilitarized zone (DMZ), prompting South Korean forces to fire warning shots.

In response, North Korean Lieutenant General Ko Jong-chol told state media that South Korean troops had fired more than 10 machine gun rounds at their soldiers without justification.

The border, often referred to as a “no-man’s land,” has been a recurring flashpoint for tensions between the two countries. Kim Jong-un’s sister, Kim Yo-jong, recently declared that Pyongyang has “no interest” in improving ties with Seoul, further straining already fragile relations.

The Korean Peninsula remains technically at war, as the 1953 Korean War ended only with an armistice, not a peace treaty.

Source: BBC News

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