South Korea Fires Warning Shots at North Korean Patrol Boat for Sea Intrusion

South Korea's military fired warning shots to repel a North Korean patrol vessel that crossed the disputed western sea boundary while chasing a Chinese fishing boat. The South Korean high-speed vessel collided with the Chinese boat as it responded to the intrusion, causing minor injuries to some of the South Korean sailors. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the region as North Korea's weapons demonstrations and the US-South Korean joint military exercises aimed at countering the North Korean threat have intensified.