North Korea prepares to restart propaganda loudspeakers as ties sour with South
Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, issues warning after inspecting border fortifications against backdrop of rising tensions
TL;DR
- North Korea plans to restart propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts along the entire border within days.
- Kim Yo-jong, Kim Jong-un's sister, announced the readiness of the loudspeakers after inspecting border fortifications.
- Tensions have risen since a September landmine blast south of the military demarcation line, which Seoul attributed to North Korea.
- North Korea has been fortifying its side of the border with mines, barbed wire, and anti-tank barriers since December 2023.
- South Korean troops have reportedly crossed the military demarcation line during construction, prompting warning shots and broadcasts from the South.
- If North Korea restarts broadcasts, South Korea may implement proportional measures.