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North Korea to resume border propaganda, South Korea warns of escalation

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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong announced plans to activate anti-South Korea loudspeakers along the border within days, warning South Korea of severe consequences if it continues interference. The move follows recent tensions and reinforces North Korea's stance on the DMZ.

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said North Korean tactical units have taken up new positions near the border and accused South Korean forces of conducting warning broadcasts and shots. South Korea defended the actions as defensive measures.

The move is a blow to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's efforts to ease inter-Korean tensions, with both sides facing a dilemma between maintaining peace and containing North Korean military activity. North Korea has been reinforcing its side of the DMZ with mines and barriers since 2024.

South Korea alleges North Korean mines caused a blast that wounded two soldiers, while Pyongyang denies responsibility, calling the incident a South Korean fabrication.

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  1. daily-maverick — North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready ·
  2. the-hindu — North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready within days ·
  3. aljazeera — North Korea to resume propaganda broadcasts, South Korea urges dialogue ·

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  3. aljazeera: upstream origin unresolved; cluster not certified.

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