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A North Korean man went into custody one of the most dangerous boundaries in the world and South Korean late night.
The unknown person, who was unarmed, crossed the heavy stronghold demilitized zone (DMZ), The Associated Press Informed
The Joint Chief of Staff of South Korea said that the soldiers tracked them near the middle-west part of the border and directed them through the mine-filled area before taking them into custody.
The military officials have not said whether the man was trying to blame. The US -led United Nations Command was reported, and no unusual movement was observed on the North Korean side.
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A North Korean military guard post, left, and loudspeakers, from Paju, South Korea, is seen on 12 June near the border with North Korea. (AP Photo/Ahan Young-Joon)
South Korea’s crossing comes amid the increasing criticism of changes in the north -side strategy.
Since assuming office on 11 June, South Korea’s Liberal President, Li J Mayung has taken steps to reduce friction with Pyongyang. According to the Associated Press, he stopped the loudspeaker broadcast and exploded messages to the north and banned the balloon launch by activists carrying activists pro-decrees.
Critics warned that Seoul’s attitude is weakened and Kim Jong sends a wrong message to the rule.
In recent weeks, North Korea has launched thousands of balloons, which are filled with garbage like cigarette butts and diapers in the south, Wall Street Journal told.
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A North Korean military guard post, loudspeaker, top left, and South Korean army soldiers, below right, are seen near the border with North Korea on 12 June, from Paju in South Korea, South Korea. (AP Photo/Ahan Young-Joon)
The border incidents between the two Korea are also happening more often. In April, ten North Korean troops crossed the military demarcation line before the warning shots. According to The Associated Press, three similar intruders were observed last year.
There was not a group of soldiers in Thursday’s incident, but a single person was crossing south from North Korea. It is considered rapidly rare for potential culprits to choose this route; The typical North Koren defects adopt a path instead of China.
The neighborhood of Kapong village in North Korea is seen with an observation post at Gaghwa near the border with South Korea. (AP Photo/Ahan Young-Joon)
The diplomatic dialogue between the US and North Korea has been frozen since 2019, when the nuclearization negotiations collapsed. Since then, Kim has inserted resources to expand her nuclear arsenal and has repeatedly threatened both Seoul and Washington.
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President Donald Trump has warned North Korea that the US will forcefully respond to any aggression. His administration is committed to a strong alliance with South Korea and Japan and keeping a close watch on Pyongyang.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
