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North Korean soldier seized after DMZ crossing

Published 24 June 2026

A North Korean soldier was taken into custody by South Korean forces after crossing the heavily fortified border separating the two countries on Tuesday night. The incident occurred in the central sector of the Demilitarized Zone, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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