Border Tensions Escalate: North Korean Troops Cross into South Korea

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the demarcation line. The soldiers returned following broadcasts and shots. The crossing did not immediately raise tensions. South Korea monitors the situation, noting North Korea's closer ties with Russia amidst strained inter-Korean relations.

South Korea's military fired warning shots after a group of North Korean soldiers crossed the tense border dividing the two nations, raising concerns over possible escalations. The incident occurred at the eastern section of the Demilitarised Zone, prompting South Korea to take swift action.

According to a military statement, the approximately 10 North Korean soldiers retreated after South Korean forces issued warning broadcasts and fired warning shots. This marks another episode in the ongoing series of confrontations along the heavily fortified border, which has historically been a hotspot for conflict.

The motives behind the North Korean soldiers' border crossing remain unclear. Meanwhile, tensions between the two Koreas are intensifying as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continues to bolster military relations with Russia, while disregarding global calls for denuclearization talks.

(With inputs from agencies.)