Tension between North and South Korea flares as South plans resumption of front-line military activities

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North Korea's recent launch of trash-carrying balloons drew a vow from South Korea of 'unbearable' retaliation.

Seoul, South KoreaSouth Korea on Tuesday took steps to suspend a contentious military agreement with North Korea and resume front-line military activities, as tension between the rivals rises over the North's recent launch of trash-carrying balloons.

'The responsibility for this situation lies solely with North Korea. If North Korea launches additional provocations, our military, in conjunction with the solid the South Korea-U.S. defense posture, will punish North Korea swiftly, strongly and to the end,' Cho said.

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