North Korea Prepares to Demolish Cross-Border Roads

South Korean officials have reported that North Korea is making preparations to blow up its half of the roads that connect the two countries. Tensions have been escalating, with North Korea accusing South Korea of dropping propaganda leaflets using drones over its territory multiple times. In response, North Korea has threatened to open fire if the leaflet dropping continues.

North Korea Readies for Conflict

The North Korean Defense Ministry has positioned army units near the border, declaring they are fully ready to open fire. Despite the threatening rhetoric, experts believe a full-on attack is unlikely due to the military superiority of South Korea and the US. Destroying the cross-border roads would be a significant setback in the efforts towards peaceful unification between the two countries.

With North Korean leader Kim Jong Un branding South Korea as the “invariable principal enemy,” the recent actions signal a shift away from past efforts towards reunification. This move strengthens unity within North Korea by focusing on a common enemy, driving further divisions between the neighboring nations.

es/zc (AP, Reuters)