South Korea reacts after North Korea threatens to ramp-up confrontation with ‘tactical’ weapons

• South Korea's Defence Ministry has defended its border warning shots and broadcasts as “legitimate defensive measures” aimed at preventing incursions and forcing North Korean troops who cross the line back across the border.
• Seoul warned North Korea of “resolute punishment” if Pyongyang uses these actions as a pretext to carry out further military provocations.
• The response comes after Kim Yo Jong threatened to deploy additional tactical border weapons and consider restarting propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts.
• Seoul urged Pyongyang to halt border violations, noting North Korean troops have breached the Military Demarcation Line 50 times this year.
• Military leadership in South Korea has ordered operations to strengthen its initiative and readiness within the Demilitarised Zone.

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South Korea warns of ‘resolute punishment’ after North Korea threatens more weapons along border