North Korea tensions
North Korea places self-propelled guns near DMZ
Soldiers practice firing weapons capable of hitting Seoul metro area
North Korean soldiers engage in drills using self-propelled guns on Oct. 26, as seen from South Korea. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
SEOUL -- North Korea has deployed self-propelled artillery within view of South Korea as part of ongoing fortification efforts along the military demarcation line, with soldiers conducting firing-preparation drills in an apparent attempt to intimidate the South.