South Korea Deploys Helicopters to Combat DMZ Wildfire

The South Korean military has deployed helicopters to combat a wildfire within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates South Korea and North Korea, following the blaze that began on Thursday in Goseong. This action is part of ongoing firefighting efforts after last month's devastating wildfires in southeastern South Korea, which resulted in over 30 fatalities. The military communicated with North Korea prior to the operation to ensure safety during the firefighting mission. As of Friday morning, the fire was reportedly about half extinguished, with no damage to South Korean personnel or facilities reported. The DMZ, a heavily militarized area, has remained largely uninhabited, allowing it to become a unique ecological zone. The military emphasized its readiness amid ongoing tensions in the region.