North Korea Threatens Conflict After South Korea Fires Warning Shots

North Korea has warned South Korea about the risk of an "uncontrollable" conflict after the South Korean military fired warning shots at the border. The incident occurred when North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border, prompting South Korean troops to fire warning shots.

North Korean Lieutenant General Ko Jong Chol called the incident a "serious provocation" and warned of a potential escalation. The two countries technically remain in a state of war since the Korean War (1950-1953).

South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung, seeks to resume dialogue with North Korea and is currently on an official visit to Washington.

South Korean and U.S. forces began joint military exercises on August 18.

South Korea removed loudspeakers from the border that broadcast K-Pop and propaganda, while Kim Yo Jong denied that North Korea imitated this action.