US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and criticizing Seoul over Iran.
South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers who crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the eastern front-line area, prompting their return, in the first such incident this year.
South Korea's military is investigating unauthorized access to its Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) that exposed soldiers' medical records late last year. The breach, affecting 8GB of data, was discovered in April, prompting system shutdown and a joint probe. Disciplinary action is sought against three officers.
South Korea's military warns the public about North Korean landmines potentially washed into southern inter-Korean rivers due to heavy downpours in the North, urging caution and reporting of any suspicious objects near waterways connected to the Han River estuary.
South Korea's military experienced a record high of 18,951 cyberattack attempts in 2025, a significant increase from previous years. Most attempts targeted website administrator privileges. While sources are difficult to trace, North Korea is suspected of advancing its hacking capabilities and is believed to conduct cyber warfare through its intelligence agency.
South Korea's military warned Tuesday of North Korean land mines potentially being swept into the South via rivers during heavy rainfall. The Joint Chiefs of Staff urged the public to report any suspected mines.
South Korea's military has criticized North Korea's installation of fences near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) as a "clear violation" of the Armistice Agreement. However, the UN Command, responsible for maintaining the agreement, stated that fortification does not "automatically constitute a violation," adopting a more cautious stance.
South Korea's military condemned North Korea's intensified border fencing near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) as a violation of the Korean War armistice agreement. The North has been fortifying its border since April 2024, installing barbed wire fences and mines very close to the MDL.
