From next year, the Koreans would have to include their birth date to calculate their age, which will make them at least one or two years younger. The international method of calculating age will be implemented from June 2023.

South Koreans will become younger by the summer of 2023

As a North Korean soldier crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) today, South Korean soldiers fired around 20 warning shots as troops approached the border, the South Korean defence ministry said.

The Northern border guards appeared to be searching for the man, who had earlier crossed the DMZ under thick fog, a ministry spokesman told AFP.

Just a month<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-defector-was-shot-six-times-by-border-troops-unc-24148">&nbsp;after&nbsp;a North Korean soldier defected</a> to South Korea, another soldier from Kim&#39;s regime crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) today.

The<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-defector-in-serious-condition-from-gunshot-wounds-24312"> South Korean defence ministry</a> said a &quot;low ranking&quot; soldier had crossed over to the central part of DMZ.

Last month, a North Korean soldier also reported to be a &quot;low ranking soldier&quot; had crossed the border and had entered South Korean territory with multiple gunshot wounds as he dashed across the border at Panmunjom even as the North Korean border guards fired at him.

The soldier was found collapsed and bleeding by South Korean troops and was rushed to the hospital.

The doctors later said he had received at least six gunshot wounds. He is since reported to be out of danger but is still recovering at a hospital in Seoul.

Last month, a North Korean soldier also reported to be a "low ranking soldier" had crossed the border and had entered South Korean territory

As a North Korean soldier crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) today, South Korean soldiers fired around 20 warning shots as troops approached the border, the South Korean defence ministry said. The Northern border guards appeared to be searching for the man, who had earlier crossed the DMZ under thick fog, a ministry spokesman told AFP. Just a month after a North Korean soldier defected to South Korea, another soldier from Kim's regime crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) today. The South Korean defence ministry said a "low ranking" soldier had crossed over to the central part of DMZ. Last month, a North Korean soldier also reported to be a "low ranking soldier" had crossed the border and had entered South Korean territory with multiple gunshot wounds as he dashed across the border at Panmunjom even as the North Korean border guards fired at him. The soldier was found collapsed and bleeding by South Korean troops and was rushed to the hospital. The doctors later said he had received at least six gunshot wounds. He is since reported to be out of danger but is still recovering at a hospital in Seoul.

South Korean army fires warning shots after North Korean soldier defects across DMZ

The UN Command released dramatic<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-defector-was-shot-six-times-by-border-troops-unc-24148"> CCTV footage of the North Korean soldier </a>who had crossed over to South Korea a fortnight ago.

UN Command spokesman Colonel Chad Carroll said one of the border guards ran across the military demarcation line for a &quot;few seconds before returning back to the north side.&quot;

The defector was shot at least six times as tried to escape to Panmunjom truce village on November 13.

The man who is reportedly a low ranking soldier was shot in the shoulder and elbow and was picked up bleeding on the south side of the border known as the Joint Security Area (JSA). The UN had called it a serious &quot;breach of the 1953 ceasefire&quot;.

No tourists were in the Joint Security Area at the time and there was no exchange of gunfire between the two sides.

Meanwhile, the defector who is being treated at a hospital in Seoul has regained consciousness, reports said.

He was still &quot;depressed&quot; and would spend several more days in intensive care, AFP reported.

&quot;As the patient is showing signs of depression due to intense psychological stress following two rounds of major surgeries, he will undergo tests for post-traumatic stress disorder,&quot; doctor Lee Cook-Jong told reporters.

&quot;It&#39;s not like the patient will open his eyes and walk out of the hospital after surgery as you see in movies,&quot; he said.

UN Command spokesman&nbsp;said UNC has requested a meeting with North Korean officials to discuss measures to prevent future such violations along the demilitarized zone.

UN Command spokesman Colonel Chad Carroll said one of the border guards ran across the military demarcation line for a "few seconds before returning back to the north side."

The UN Command released dramatic CCTV footage of the North Korean soldier who had crossed over to South Korea a fortnight ago. UN Command spokesman Colonel Chad Carroll said one of the border guards ran across the military demarcation line for a "few seconds before returning back to the north side." The defector was shot at least six times as tried to escape to Panmunjom truce village on November 13. The man who is reportedly a low ranking soldier was shot in the shoulder and elbow and was picked up bleeding on the south side of the border known as the Joint Security Area (JSA). The UN had called it a serious "breach of the 1953 ceasefire". No tourists were in the Joint Security Area at the time and there was no exchange of gunfire between the two sides. Meanwhile, the defector who is being treated at a hospital in Seoul has regained consciousness, reports said. He was still "depressed" and would spend several more days in intensive care, AFP reported. "As the patient is showing signs of depression due to intense psychological stress following two rounds of major surgeries, he will undergo tests for post-traumatic stress disorder," doctor Lee Cook-Jong told reporters. "It's not like the patient will open his eyes and walk out of the hospital after surgery as you see in movies," he said. UN Command spokesman said UNC has requested a meeting with North Korean officials to discuss measures to prevent future such violations along the demilitarized zone.

Watch: CCTV footage of North Korean soldier crossing to South Korea