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North and South Korea 'exchange land border fire' | |
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North and South Korea have exchanged fire across their land border, the South's Yonhap news agency reports. | North and South Korea have exchanged fire across their land border, the South's Yonhap news agency reports. |
The incident came as South Korean activists launched balloons containing leaflets condemning North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. | The incident came as South Korean activists launched balloons containing leaflets condemning North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. |
Pyongyang had warned of "catastrophic" consequences if Seoul allowed the activists to go ahead. | Pyongyang had warned of "catastrophic" consequences if Seoul allowed the activists to go ahead. |
The two sides exchange periodic fire across their disputed maritime border but incidents on land are rare. | The two sides exchange periodic fire across their disputed maritime border but incidents on land are rare. |
Yonhap, citing military officials, said the North fired towards the balloons and South Korea responded after some shots landed south of the border. | |
There was no immediate information on whether there were any casualties. | |
The clash came as North Korea marked the 69th anniversary of its ruling party. | |
Mr Kim, who has not been seen in public for more than a month, did not attend, according to a list provided by state media. |