South Korean soldiers fire warning shots at North Korean soldiers who crossed the Demarcation Line, apparently in error. It is the second such incident at the demarcation line in the past month.
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June 18, 2024 (Tuesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
North Korean troop casualties are reported following landmine explosions in the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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Disasters and accidents
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International relations
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Law and crime
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Politics and elections
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Sports
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