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    North Korean Soldiers Briefly Cross DMZ Amid Rising Tensions and Putin’s Upcoming Visit

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    South Korea watches closely and unlike how Israel allowed Hamas to enter and kill their citizens, South Korea will not allow such an event to occur.  North Korea continues to test the South. A South that is far better equipped than the North in every way. In fact, if war were to ever break out, South Korea would annihilate the North assuming no nuclear weapons were used. When dealing with Communist tyrants, you never know what they will do next.

    North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Tuesday, an event that has raised concerns amidst an already tense atmosphere between North and South Korea. This incident occurred ahead of a rare state visit to Pyongyang by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The South Korean military fired warning shots, prompting the North Korean soldiers to retreat. Seoul believes this border violation was accidental, as the soldiers were likely fortifying the border when they crossed into South Korean territory. This marks the second such incident in just over a week.

    The DMZ is a heavily fortified strip of land that separates North and South Korea. It is a 160-mile-long (258km) area that is not fenced, with signposts often obscured by dense vegetation. On this occasion, about 20-30 North Korean soldiers entered the zone by approximately 20 meters (65 feet), according to a statement from South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

    The previous crossing incident occurred on June 9, when North Korean troops crossed into South Korea carrying tools such as pickaxes. They retreated after South Korean forces fired warning shots and issued alerts over loudspeakers. The JCS has noted that North Korea has been sending a large number of troops into the DMZ since April to clear vegetation and build fortifications. This work has resulted in multiple casualties among North Korean soldiers due to landmine explosions.

    The JCS also reported that North Korea completed the restoration of old guard posts in the DMZ in January and has since planted new landmines on roads between the two countries. The purpose of these actions appears to be to strengthen control over North Korean troops and residents, likely to prevent defections.

    The DMZ stretches from Gyeonggi-do in the west to Gangwon-do in the east, dividing the Korean Peninsula into two. Despite the heavily fortified border, most of the 196 people who fled North Korea to the south in 2023 did so by crossing into China first and then traveling to South Korea. Very few manage to cross the fortified DMZ.

    This latest incident coincides with preparations for a visit to North Korea by Russian President Vladimir Putin, his first in over 20 years. This visit follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s trip to Russia last year. The deepening relationship between North Korea and Russia has raised concerns in the United States, particularly regarding the supply of North Korean missiles for the war in Ukraine. South Korea and the US have accused North Korea of supplying Russia with artillery and other military equipment, likely in exchange for food and military aid.

    Tensions between Seoul and Pyongyang have been heightened recently. South Korea resumed propaganda broadcasts towards the north in response to Kim Jong Un’s regime sending hundreds of balloons carrying rubbish across the border. These incidents and the geopolitical maneuvers involving North Korea, Russia, and the US underscore the fragile and volatile nature of relations on the Korean Peninsula.

    Key Points:

    i. Border Incident: North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) into South Korea, prompting warning shots from the South Korean military. The soldiers quickly retreated.

    ii. Accidental Violation: South Korea believes the crossing was accidental, as the North Korean soldiers were likely fortifying the border. This is the second such incident in over a week.

    iii. Increased Activity: North Korea has been sending troops into the DMZ to clear vegetation and build fortifications, leading to multiple casualties from landmine explosions.

    iv. Geopolitical Context: The crossing occurred ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea, amid concerns about North Korea’s military support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict.

    v. Heightened Tensions: Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated, with South Korea resuming propaganda broadcasts in response to North Korea sending balloons carrying rubbish across the border.

    James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News

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