South Korea's military said in a statement that about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North after South Korea made warning broadcasts and fired warning shots.
The Korean Demilitarized Zone, with a crowd of tourists seen on the South Korean side. File Pic/AP
South Korea's military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the rivals' tense border on Tuesday, South Korean officials said. South Korea's military said in a statement that about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North after South Korea made warning broadcasts and fired warning shots.
It said the North Korean soldiers violated the military demarcation line at the eastern section of the border around 5 pm. South Korea's military said it is closely monitoring North Korean activities.
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