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180 North Korean warplanes are detected; Approximately 80 jets scrambled!

Approximately 180 North Korean aeroplanes were seen flying across the military border on Friday, prompting South Korea to scramble its fighters. The North Korean aircraft crossed the so-called tactical measure line, which was drawn up to 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), according to a statement from the South Korean military.