South Korea Fires Warning Shots as North Korean Soldiers Cross DMZ Border, Heightening Tensions

South Korea’s military fires warning shots after approximately 10 North Korean soldiers cross the heavily fortified border separating the two nations, marking the first known border intrusion by North Korea in nearly a year. The incident, which occurs on April 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time (8:00 GMT) in the eastern section of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), prompts immediate action from South Korean forces, who broadcast warnings before firing shots to repel the intruders. The North Korean soldiers, some of whom are armed and wearing bulletproof vests, retreat to their side of the border without returning. . .