Tensions between North and South Korea are escalating, with North Korea preparing to blow up roads crossing their heavily militarized border. This comes after accusations from the North that South Korea sent drones over Pyongyang to drop anti-North leaflets, which they called a serious provocation.
North Korean troops are reportedly camouflaging along the border, possibly to carry out the destruction of the roads. The North’s military has threatened dire consequences if it detects more South Korean drones over its territory and has put artillery units on standby.
In response, South Korea has remained tight-lipped about the drone allegations, suggesting that addressing them might play into North Korea’s tactics. The South has been enhancing its anti-drone defenses since a previous incident in 2022 when North Korean drones entered its airspace.
The two Koreas remain technically at war, with their relationship marked by a series of ups and downs, including a hopeful 2018 summit that aimed to foster peace but has since faded. Now, both sides seem to be retrenching militarily, with North Korea reintroducing heavy weaponry and restoring guard posts along the border.
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