North Korea Threatens Cross-Border Roads Amid Tensions
North Korea is preparing to dismantle cross-border roads following allegations of South Korean drone incursions over Pyongyang. The North is enhancing its military readiness at the border, accusing the South of provocative actions. South Korea, proceeding cautiously, underscores ongoing tensions despite past efforts at peace.
Seoul has reported that North Korea is preparing to destroy cross-border roads with South Korea, following accusations that South Korea flew drones over Pyongyang.
North Korean troops are working under camouflage near the border to possibly prepare for detonations.
This comes after the North announced plans to cut transport links and fortify its side of the border.
North Korea accused the South of using drones to drop anti-regime leaflets over Pyongyang and has placed artillery units on high alert at the border.
The South Korean military remains cautious in its responses, while experts suggest civilians can operate drones reaching Pyongyang with minimal payloads.
Tensions spotlight the fragile truce since the Korean War armistice.
Cross-border cooperation once flourished following a 2018 summit, now strained with North Korea's renewed militarization of the Demilitarized Zone.
North Korean troops are working under camouflage near the border to possibly prepare for detonations.
This comes after the North announced plans to cut transport links and fortify its side of the border.
North Korea accused the South of using drones to drop anti-regime leaflets over Pyongyang and has placed artillery units on high alert at the border.
The South Korean military remains cautious in its responses, while experts suggest civilians can operate drones reaching Pyongyang with minimal payloads.
Tensions spotlight the fragile truce since the Korean War armistice.
Cross-border cooperation once flourished following a 2018 summit, now strained with North Korea's renewed militarization of the Demilitarized Zone.
