Following the exchange of fire with its rival South Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un issued an order that his frontline troops should be in war footing.
Kim's semi-state of war order was reported by the state-run Korean Central News Agency after the high tension exchange of fire that took place at the two states' fortified border.
According to BBC, the North Korean government threatens to launch serious military action of South Korea will not cease it broadcasts at the border of the two warring states. Just like its previous threats, North Korea once again uses fierce rhetoric in order to impose its dominance.
The Korean Central News Agency reported that Mr. Kim issued the order to the state's troops to be "fully ready for any military operations at any time." The order was made during an emergency meeting of the state's central military commission.
North Korea vice defense minister Baek Seung-joo stated that in case his state starts to mobilize troops, the most likely target would be 11 sites with loudspeakers that broadcast anti-Pyongyang sentiments.
According to CNN, this is not the first time that North Korea issued fierce military orders against its neighbor in the South. During the tension that sparked in 2013, North Korea declared that it is in a state-of-war with South Korea. Despite this threatening declaration, the situation did not create any major military clash.
On the other hand, the South Korean government said that after the high tension exchange of fire, the whole state is on high alert.
Tension between the two sides began to spike when two South Korean soldiers were injured by landmines planted on the demilitarized zone. The incident happened on Aug. 4.