South Korea says it fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line - The Straits Times

In South Korea on 16 August 2026, South Korea said it fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the demarcation line. Reuters, TRT World, Japan Times and Khaleej Times carried the account.

On the same day, Trump ordered the Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea. Bloomberg wrote that he cited a lack of help on Iran, and Anadolu wrote that he cited his ties with Kim Jong Un. Channel NewsAsia quotes Trump describing a 'very good' relationship with Kim, and ABC News wrote that he called the drills 'hostile'. Fox News wrote that the cut comes as North Korea ramps up missile tests.