South Korea Fires Warning Shots at Border Intrusion

South Korea's military fired warning shots at approximately 10 North Korean soldiers who crossed the military demarcation line at the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. local time, and the North Korean soldiers retreated after the warning shots were fired. This development comes amid heightened tensions, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continues to showcase military capabilities and align with Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict. Despite previous border violations, such incidents have not escalated into significant tensions, with South Korea often treating them as accidental. The demilitarized zone remains one of the world's most heavily fortified areas, maintaining a tense peace since the Korean War armistice in 1953.