North Korea has defiantly placed howitzers near the border with South Korea. Three North Korean armored vehicles with 122 mm self-propelled howitzers were spotted on the border. All three guns were pointed south. Tensions rose after a landmine explosion on September 21. Seoul then accused Pyongyang of violating the truce. North Korea has denied involvement and has threatened to act if its sovereignty is violated.

North Korea has defiantly placed howitzers near the border with South Korea. Three North Korean armored vehicles with 122 mm self-propelled howitzers were spotted on the border. All three guns were pointed south. Tensions rose after a landmine explosion on September 21. Seoul then accused Pyongyang of violating the truce. North Korea has denied involvement and has threatened to act if its sovereignty is violated.