North Korea is preparing to destroy roads that cross the heavily militarized border with South Korea, raising concerns of escalating tensions between the two nations.
Intends to Cut Off All Roads
The South Korean military reported on Monday that North Korean forces are camouflaging along their side of the border, particularly near the west and east coasts, likely in anticipation of blowing up these critical roadways.
This warning follows North Korea’s recent declaration that it intends to cut off all roads and railways connected to South Korea, reinforcing its defenses along the border, according to Hotnews.
According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), these actions are framed as a response to what North Korea perceives as provocations from the South.
Civilian Drones Crosses Border
In a separate development, North Korea accused South Korea of sending drones over the capital, Pyongyang, to distribute a "massive" number of anti-North leaflets. The North claims this act is a political and military provocation that could lead to armed conflict.
South Korean military spokesperson Lee Sung-jun refrained from confirming whether the drones were dispatched by the military or by civilians, highlighting the sensitivity of the situation.
Over the weekend, North Korea issued a stern warning, indicating that a "terrible calamity" would occur if South Korean drones were detected over Pyongyang again. The North also announced the deployment of eight fully armed artillery units at the border, ready to open fire if necessary.
The South Korean military has been on high alert, particularly since five North Korean drones infiltrated its airspace in 2022, flying over Seoul for several hours
Military expert Lee Kyoung-haing noted that civilians can easily acquire drones with a range of approximately 186 miles (300 km), which could be used to carry lightweight payloads like pamphlets.
