North Korea Accuses South Korea of Firing Warning Shots Near Border

North Korea has accused South Korea of firing more than 10 warning shots at its soldiers near the inter-Korean border while they were constructing a permanent barrier to seal the heavily fortified border. The North Korean military described the incident as a "dangerous provocation" that could escalate tensions to an uncontrollable level. This accusation coincides with ongoing joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States, which North Korea condemns as provocative war rehearsals. North Korea has also dismantled symbolic roads and railways connecting the two Koreas and warned that it will retaliate against any interference with its border sealing efforts. South Korea has not immediately confirmed the firing, while the situation remains closely monitored by the international community due to the potential for further military conflict. The North Korean military emphasized it will not be responsible for any grave consequences if future warnings are ignored.