“Soldiers Withdraw from Demilitarized Zone as Tensions Rise: Third Incident Raises Concerns”
South Korean soldiers briefly withdraw from North Korean demilitarized zone. Retaliatory actions taken, but Seoul considers border violation unintentional. Third incident this month, with soldiers armed with batons and shields. South Korea sends soldiers for construction and maintenance work in border areas.
“North Korea Bolsters Military Defenses with Troop Deployments and New Technology Amid Rising Tensions”
North Korea’s Ministry of Defense has announced plans to bolster its military defenses with more troops and advanced technologies. South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense has responded, vowing to react to any provocations. This development is believed to be a response to the suspension of parts of the 2018 inter-Korean military agreement.