South Korea has reacted strongly to North Korea's threats to deploy additional military forces and weapons along the border.
Modern.az reports that “Reuters” disseminated information citing South Korea's Ministry of Defense.
Official Seoul stated that decisive retaliatory measures will be taken if Pyongyang increases its military activity in the border region.
South Korea's Ministry of Defense expressed serious concern about North Korea's intention to deploy additional tactical offensive weapons and resume broadcasts via loudspeakers at the border.
Seoul emphasized that warning shots and other defensive measures at the border line are legitimate.
Mutual accusations have increased concerns about the risks of military confrontation on the Korean Peninsula.