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North Korea Warns South Korea of War Provocation in January 2024, Orders Artillery Readiness Near DMZ

Oct 13, 2024, 01:50 PM

North Korea has issued a stern warning to South Korea, with Kim Jong Un in January 2024 stating that any violation of North Korean territory will be considered a war provocation. The North Korean Ministry of Defence and the General Staff have begun preparations to respond to any developments, ordering eight artillery brigades near the DMZ to full fire readiness. South Korea has reacted strongly, with its Defence Ministry warning that any harm to its people will result in the end of the North Korean regime. Tensions have escalated as North Korea claims to have spotted South Korean drones near its territory.