South Korean lawmaker reports 50 border crossings by North Korean troops — Korea Herald

In South Korea, lawmaker Yoo Yong-won said that North Korean troops may have crossed the Military Demarcation Line, which divides the two Koreas, about 50 times during August and September. As Korea Herald reports, the parliamentarian cited the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff's response to his inquiry.

Data for two months

According to Yoo Yong-won, around 20 such crossings occurred in August, and another approximately 30 in September. These involved North Korean servicemen crossing the Military Demarcation Line in the direction of South Korea.

According to the data cited by the lawmaker, in response, South Korean troops broadcast warning messages and fired warning shots. The North Korean troops then retreated.

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Statements regarding a mine explosion

On the same day, South Korea blamed North Korea for a mine explosion on September 21 on the southern side of the demilitarized zone, which injured its troops. Seoul demanded an apology and appropriate measures from Pyongyang.

North Korea denied involvement in the explosion and called Seoul's claims a baseless conspiracy. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the explosion was caused by mines laid by the North and called it a violation of the Armistice Agreement that ended the 1950–1953 Korean War. The command also urged North Korea to immediately halt border fortification work.