South Korean troops fire warning shots as North Korean soldiers breach DMZ

South Korea’s military has reported that its soldiers took action after 10 North Korean troops crossed the military demarcation line (MDL) in the demilitarized zone (DMZ). According to reports, South Korean soldiers broadcasted alerts and fired warning shots to deter the North Korean soldiers.

“Our military conducted warning broadcasts and warning shots after about 10 North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line (MDL) in the eastern area of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) around 5:00 pm local time,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the press via text message, as reported by Reuters.

The South Korean military is closely monitoring the North Korean military’s activity in the region. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and the North Korean soldiers returned to their side of the border after the warning shots were fired.

This incident is not the first of its kind, as a similar event occurred in June 2024, just before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang. During that incident, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that the North Korean soldiers were carrying work tools. However, a larger group consisting of approximately 20 to 30 North Korean soldiers was involved in that particular breach of the MDL.

Following the June 2024 incident, Putin visited Pyongyang and signed a landmark defensive pact with North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un. The visit took place despite the repeated breaches of the MDL by North Korean soldiers.

In October 2024, the Pentagon confirmed that North Korea had deployed troops to Russia amidst the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The U.S. National Security Communications Adviser, John Kirby, stated that the U.S. had briefed Ukraine on the situation.

The agreement signed between Russia and North Korea states that in the event of one side facing war situations due to an armed invasion, the other side will provide immediate military and other assistance by mobilizing all means available.

These incidents highlight the volatile nature of the Korean peninsula and the ongoing tensions between North and South Korea, as well as their relationships with other global powers. It is crucial for all parties involved to exercise caution and diplomacy to prevent any escalation of hostilities in the region.

Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.