North Korean soldiers entered South Korean territory

South Korean border army fired warning shots at the presence of North Korean militia

North Korean soldiers They carried out a brief border crossing with South Korea this Tuesday, retreating from warning shots, in what South Korean authorities consider incident accidentalthe second in less than two weeks.

The crossing occurred in Military Demarcation Linea highly guarded border since the end of the Korean War in 1953. An estimated 20 to 30 North Korean soldiers were involved, apparently carrying work tools, before retreating to the North after the warning shots were fired.

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The incident, like another that occurred on June 9, appears to have been accidental, according to the South Korean military. It is speculated that the raid was due to mine explosions while North Korea was constructing mined land near the border, resulting in casualties.

Despite the accident, North Korean forces continue to fortify their side of the border with mines and new anti-tank barriersaccording to reports from the South Korean General Staff. This incident occurs at a time of high tension between Pyongyang and Seouljust before the arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin for a visit to North Korea.