North Korea troops 'fire into South Korea'

[Babur]

Tensions continue to rise despite the announcement of Kim Jong Un as heir.

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North Korea troops 'fire into South Korea'




North Korean troops have fired across the border into South Korean territory, reports say.
The shooting occurred in Hwacheon, some 90km (56 miles) north-east of the South's capital, Seoul, according to reports from South Korea's YTN TV.
Yonhap news agency said two shots were aimed at a South Korean military unit.
The Reuters news agency quoted a defence ministry official in Seoul as confirming that the shooting had taken place.
The news agency reports that South Korea's Joint Chief of Staff said that the two states had exchanged fire.
Media reports said North Korea had fired two rounds towards a frontline unit in Hwacheon, in the eastern province of Gangwon.
A Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesperson said that no South Koreans were hurt, AFP reports.
"There were no more shots afterwards. We are now closely watching their movements," the unnamed spokesperson said.
The BBC's John Sudworth, in Seoul, says that the exchange of fire appears to have been a small incident which did not cause any damage.
South Korea does not rule out that the initial shot from the northern side of the border was accidental rather than deliberate, our correspondent adds.
Tensions high The incident comes as Seoul prepares to host a meeting of world leaders from the G20 group of nations on 11 and 12 November.
The border between the two Koreas is one of the most heavily fortified in the world, with many thousands of troops station on either side of a demilitarised zone.
There have been frequent incidents at sea, but this is believed to be the first cross-border shooting on land since 2006.
Tensions between the two rivals have been high since the South accused the North of torpedoing one of its warships in March, with the loss of 46 lives. Pyongyang denies the charge.
Earlier on Friday the North warned that relations with its neighbour would face a "catastrophic impact" if South Korea continued to reject talks aimed at easing tension.
The first round of discussions in two years ended without progress in September after Seoul demanded an apology from Pyongyang for the warship sinking.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11650810

[Hookah Smoking Caterpiller]

Isn't this fairly common in the DMZ?

[Babur]

Isn't this fairly common in the DMZ?

well especially since the sinking of the Cheonan I think

[Katsumoto]

Isn't this fairly common in the DMZ?

There have been frequent incidents at sea, but this is believed to be the first cross-border shooting on land since 2006.

I really don't know what NK are trying to achieve here. It's like they want to get annihilated.

[Eikki]

I really don't know what NK are trying to achieve here. It's like they want to get annihilated.

Let them do it more, serves them right for letting themselves get brainwashed by the midget and the other commies.

[Babur]

I really don't know what NK are trying to achieve here. It's like they want to get annihilated.

well it is a highly militarised society

well you got that quantity vs quality.

North Korea has over 1.1 million active troops whereas South Korea has about 600 thousand. But the "throw as many men as you can at the enemy" doctrine does not work anymore.

but how well fed and well armed are the North Koreans?

[God-Emperor of Mankind]

but how well fed and well armed are the North Koreans?

From what I understand they are well-fed unlike the rest of the population and overall well-armed judging by their parades.
How effective they are is another thing tho.

[Babur]

From what I understand they are well-fed unlike the rest of the population and overall well-armed judging by their parades.
How effective they are is another thing tho.

so most of the food goes to the army?

[Stavroforos]

It's that time of the month again for North Korea.

[Vítor Gaspar]

It's that time of the month again for North Korea.

Ahah nice one!

[Celsius]

well you got that quantity vs quality.

North Korea has over 1.1 million active troops whereas South Korea has about 600 thousand. But the "throw as many men as you can at the enemy" doctrine does not work anymore.

[God-Emperor of Mankind]

Maybe the new leader has played alot of Total war and thinks he can beat South Korea and the US.
But nothing will come of it, they are just baiting for a reaction so they can get their war.

[Eikki]

Maybe the new leader has played alot of Total war and thinks he can beat South Korea and the US.
But nothing will come of it, they are just baiting for a reaction so they can get their war.

Isnt it obvious that their already broken country is in no position to maintain and win a war against the Western Allies of South korea ? Do they expect big brother China to help?

[Nizam89]

Maybe the new leader has played alot of Total war and thinks he can beat South Korea and the US.
But nothing will come of it, they are just baiting for a reaction so they can get their war.

North Korea acts like the AI in Empire Total War.

[Eikki]

North Korea acts like the AI in Empire Total War.

exactly +rep

[Farnan]

Not one to defend North Korea, but two shots may have been an accidental discharge.

TB: The North Koreans are about 40 years behind tech wise.

[God-Emperor of Mankind]

TB: The North Koreans are about 40 years behind tech wise.

Well thinking more about their infantry who are well-armed.
Tanks and aircraft are no doubt pathetic.

[Farnan]

Well thinking more about their infantry who are well-armed.
Tanks and aircraft are no doubt pathetic.

Their not really well armed. They don't have body armor, that really degrades them as infantry.

[Armenum]

Don't think this incident has particular significance. I don't think also either side really has the stomach for an all out war.

[Farnan]

Don't think this incident has particular significance. I don't think also either side really has the stomach for an all out war.

As I said it could be an accidental discharge. If North Korea really wanted to engage the South they would fire more than two shots.