North Korea to Resume Anti-Seoul Propaganda Broadcasts at Border
Summary
North Korea will resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts at the border with South Korea, with loudspeakers to be deployed within days and put into operation by October. The move comes amid rising tensions over border fortifications and landmine explosions, with both sides warning of strong responses.
Key Points
- North Korea said it will restart anti-Seoul loudspeaker broadcasts at the border within days, reviving psychological warfare tactics used during periods of tension.
- Kim Yo Jong said the move supports Kim Jong Un’s push to make the border impenetrable and warned of a strong response if South Korea provokes.
- Tensions have escalated over landmine explosions, border fortification work, and accusations of border violations by North Korean soldiers.
- South Korea said it would take proportional measures, while President Lee Jae-myung’s government had previously stopped the broadcasts to improve ties.
