A person was detained by South Korean military after crossing the military demarcation line from North Korea. The incident occurred in the Demilitarized Zone, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed that the individual is in custody and will face an investigation. No unusual actions from the North Korean military were reported. Historically, around 34,000 North Koreans have defected to South Korea since the 1950s, yet recent crossings have declined due to the heavily guarded nature of the border, which includes mines and military personnel.
South Korea's military detained an individual who crossed the border from North Korea, confirming the individual's custody and pending investigation by law enforcement.
The military demarcation line sits halfway within the Demilitarized Zone, which divides the Korean Peninsula, and the crossing occurred on Thursday.
Since the end of the Korean War in the 1950s, approximately 34,000 North Koreans have defected to South Korea, though recent crossings have diminished.
The area of crossing is heavily guarded with land mines, tank traps, and combat troops, making successful crossings increasingly difficult.
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