North Korea Exchanges Fire With South Over Loudspeaker

North Korea fired a projectile towards a South Korean loudspeaker that has been blaring anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts — and South Korea fired back, officials said.

Seoul's Defense Ministry said in a statement that the South Korean military responded by firing "tens" of 155mm artillery rounds.

"Our military has stepped up monitoring and is closely watching North Korean military movements," the statement added.

The projectile did not appear to have damaged the loudspeaker or caused any injuries.

On Saturday, North Korea demanded that the South halt the propaganda broadcasts or face military action.

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