PAJU: North Korea seems to be gearing up for explosive activities on roads that connect to South Korea, According to Yonhap News Agency, the South Korean military’s latest observations. This development follows a recent declaration by North Korea of its intention to sever all road and railway links with the South.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the North Korean military has been observed conducting preparatory activities presumed to be related to planned explosions along the inter-Korean roads. These activities have been noted along the Gyeongui and Donghae lines, significant routes that have historically symbolized potential unification efforts between the two Koreas.
The JCS highlighted that these actions are taking place north of the Military Demarcation Line, and they are closely monitoring the situation to implement necessary safety measures for both troops and civilians in South Korea. The recent escalations come shortly after a statement from the Korean People’s Army on
October 9, which indicated a strategic move to “completely separate” North and South Korean territories.
This military tension escalates following an incident reported earlier, where North Korea accused South Korea of sending unmanned drones over Pyongyang. In a stern response, Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, issued a warning of severe repercussions if such actions were to continue.
The situation remains tense as both nations have engaged in actions that significantly roll back the efforts made under the 2018 inter-Korean tension reduction pact. South Korea has remained particularly vigilant following these developments, with its defense ministry refraining from confirming North Korea’s drone claims due to strategic considerations.