North Korea Destroys Roads Leading to South Korea, Says Seoul
According to Seoul's military, Pyongyang has destroyed sections of two inter-Korean roads that connect North Korea with South Korea. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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North Korea has taken steps to sever connections with South Korea by destroying sections of roads that link the two nations, as reported by the military in Seoul.
On Monday, explosives were detonated on the northern side of the border, according to a statement from the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, which was cited by the Yonhap news agency. The statement indicated, “North Korea has detonated parts of the Gyeongui and Donghae roads north of the Military Demarcation Line at around noon.” These roads had not been in active use since August, and the blasts did not cause any damage on the Seoul side, the JCS mentioned. However, in response to these developments, South Korea has increased its surveillance and military readiness.
Furthermore, North Korean troops reportedly attempted to set explosives on the road along the South Korean side of the demarcation line, leading to Seoul’s military firing warning shots.
In retaliation, South Korea's military executed counter-fire in regions south of the MDL. Experts assert that while the roads have long been dormant, their destruction signifies a clear message from Pyongyang that it is not inclined to negotiate with Seoul, as illustrated by a tweet from Current Report on October 15, 2024.
This aggressive move from the North was a reaction to allegations that Seoul flew drones over its capital, Pyongyang. North Korea claimed on Friday that the South had dispatched drones that dropped propaganda leaflets over the city three times this month. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un condemned these drone flights on Monday, labeling them as the “enemy’s serious provocation” and ordered “immediate military action.” While Seoul has neither confirmed nor denied these drone operations, it has warned that any harm to South Koreans would lead to the “end of [North Korea's] regime.”
Additionally, Pyongyang expressed its displeasure over recent joint US-South Korean military exercises, which the North Korean Foreign Ministry characterized as “provocative war drills for aggression.” In response, the North Korean People’s Army has been strengthening its defenses along the border with armaments, army units, landmines, and barriers. Last week, they committed to “completely” severing inter-Korean roads and railways to further “separate” the two parts of the peninsula.
The two Koreas have remained technically at war since their conflict from 1950 to 1953 ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty. A brief period of détente occurred under former South Korean President Moon Jae-in, but relations soured after the election of conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol in 2022. Last year, North Korea redefined the South as a “hostile” state.
Olivia Brown contributed to this report for TROIB News
On Monday, explosives were detonated on the northern side of the border, according to a statement from the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, which was cited by the Yonhap news agency. The statement indicated, “North Korea has detonated parts of the Gyeongui and Donghae roads north of the Military Demarcation Line at around noon.” These roads had not been in active use since August, and the blasts did not cause any damage on the Seoul side, the JCS mentioned. However, in response to these developments, South Korea has increased its surveillance and military readiness.
Furthermore, North Korean troops reportedly attempted to set explosives on the road along the South Korean side of the demarcation line, leading to Seoul’s military firing warning shots.
In retaliation, South Korea's military executed counter-fire in regions south of the MDL. Experts assert that while the roads have long been dormant, their destruction signifies a clear message from Pyongyang that it is not inclined to negotiate with Seoul, as illustrated by a tweet from Current Report on October 15, 2024.
This aggressive move from the North was a reaction to allegations that Seoul flew drones over its capital, Pyongyang. North Korea claimed on Friday that the South had dispatched drones that dropped propaganda leaflets over the city three times this month. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un condemned these drone flights on Monday, labeling them as the “enemy’s serious provocation” and ordered “immediate military action.” While Seoul has neither confirmed nor denied these drone operations, it has warned that any harm to South Koreans would lead to the “end of [North Korea's] regime.”
Additionally, Pyongyang expressed its displeasure over recent joint US-South Korean military exercises, which the North Korean Foreign Ministry characterized as “provocative war drills for aggression.” In response, the North Korean People’s Army has been strengthening its defenses along the border with armaments, army units, landmines, and barriers. Last week, they committed to “completely” severing inter-Korean roads and railways to further “separate” the two parts of the peninsula.
The two Koreas have remained technically at war since their conflict from 1950 to 1953 ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty. A brief period of détente occurred under former South Korean President Moon Jae-in, but relations soured after the election of conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol in 2022. Last year, North Korea redefined the South as a “hostile” state.
Olivia Brown contributed to this report for TROIB News
