South Korean helicopters are fighting for forest fires on the North KoraGränz
South Korean helicopters are fighting for forest fires on the North KoraGränz
Seoul, South Korea - South Korea's military sent two helicopters on Friday to combat a forest fire in the Korean -demilized zone (DMZ). Seoul informed North Korea in advance about the extinguishing action in the highly militarized border region.
forest fires in South Korea and their consequences
The fire that broke out in the eastern section of the DMZ occurred only a few weeks after the in the southeast of South Korea, which led to the evacuation of entire communities and destroyed thousands of buildings, including a centuries -old Buddhist temple.
preparation and information transfer to North Korea
Warnings of North Korea, which are widespread to the South Korean military, to inform the population there about the activities of the helicopters. According to the information on the staff of the South Korean armed forces, the situation is closely monitored. "Our armed forces are ready for use and observe North Korea's activities," emphasized the staff
an unclear fire jump
The causes of the fire, which broke out on Thursday afternoon in the East South Korean district of Gosong, Province of Gangwon, are so far unclear. The Korea Forest Service announced that the fire was deleted at about half on Friday morning. The military reported that the extinguishing work "run smoothly" and that there have been no damage to South Korean staff or facilities so far.
The DMZ - a unique region
The DMZ is a 48 kilometer long and 4 kilometer wide buffer, which runs about 48 kilometers north of Seoul. It was established in the ceasefire agreement of 1953 for Korean warfare to ensure a distance between the two sides and prevent military incidents. This highly militarized border is one of the most densely guarded regions in the world, in which both Seoul and Pyongyang have stationed large strengths of troops. Due to its special location, the DMZ became a scene of high -ranking conversations about the interkorean relationships and a significant tourist destination.
The DMZ as a retreat for flora and fauna
The DMZ is largely deserted and has unintentionally developed into one of the purest ecosystems in Asia. This area is a retreat for numerous wild animal species. In 2023, Google published the DMZ street views for the first time, which published a Rare insight into the flora and Fauna offer the peaceful buffer zone.
growing tensions between North and South Korea
In recent years, tensions between North and South Korea have increased, while North Korea has apparently intensified its nuclear production efforts and strengthens relationships with Russia during the Ukraine war. Last year, the North Korean leader Kim Jong un excluded a long -term policy of peaceful reunification with South Korea.
military incidents and reactions
At the beginning of this week, South Korea's military announced that warning shots were given after North Korean soldiers exceeded the military demarcation line before retiring.
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