It was the fourth time in 2017 that a North Korean soldier has crossed the highly fortified border to defect. United States and South Korean forces later rescued the soldier, who is recovering from his wounds and severe malnutrition. The speakers are capable of projecting messages for miles, presumably within earshot of other front-line North Korean border guards. South Korean officials said no one was believed to be injured on either side, and the defector was being questioned by South Korean authorities. UPDATES:10:55 p.m.: The story was updated with additional background and details on the defection of the North Korean soldier.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 21, 2017 05:14 UTC