Ko Jong-chol
Lieutenant General Ko Jong-chol is a senior military officer in North Korea, known for his role in overseeing border operations and military strategy. Recently, he gained media attention for accusing South Korea of serious provocation following an incident where South Korean soldiers fired warning shots at North Korean troops near the heavily fortified border, amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula.
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New Zealand:
Army Lieutenant General Ko Jong Chol said the incident was a 'premeditated and deliberate provocation'.
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Russia:
Lieutenant General Ko Jong Chol emphasized that the incident occurred on August 19 amid joint exercises between the USA and South Korea.
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Switzerland:
Ko Jong Chol, the deputy chief of staff of the Korean People's Army, described the actions of the North Korean soldiers as 'dangerous provocations'.
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Russia:
Lieutenant General Ko Jong Chol emphasized that the incident occurred on August 19 amid joint exercises by the US and South Korea.
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Taiwan:
Army Lieutenant General Ko Jong-chol called the event a 'premeditated and deliberate provocation.'
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Argentina:
Ko Jong Chol accused the South Korean government of deliberately escalating tensions.
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Hungary:
Ko Jong Chol is a North Korean army general who highlighted the serious military presence on both sides of the border.
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Pakistan:
Army Lieutenant General Ko Jong Chol called the event a 'premeditated and deliberate provocation'.
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Iceland:
Ko Jong Chol, a North Korean general, described the incident as a 'premeditated and deliberate provocation'.
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Kazakhstan:
Ko Jong Chol is a lieutenant general and deputy chief of staff of the Korean People's Army who commented on the recent border shooting incident.
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