South Korea’s 1st Army Corps, responsible for monitoring the border with North Korea, recently experienced two near-miss incidents involving friendly fire. On two separate occasions within days, the unit almost shot down its own unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The incidents highlight potential issues with identification protocols or heightened tensions in the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Details surrounding the cause of the misidentification remain unclear, but investigations are likely underway. This raises concerns about the readiness and precision of South Korean defense systems along the border. The near-misses underscore the risks associated with operating in the sensitive border area and the challenges of distinguishing between friendly and potentially hostile aircraft. No damage or injuries were reported in either incident.