In a bold move, North Korean state media reported that around 1.4 million young people have applied to join or return to the army in response to heightened tensions, partly fueled by a provocative drone incursion from Seoul. The Kim regime described this surge in enlistment as a commitment to engage in a ‘sacred war of destroying the enemy with the arms of the revolution.’
Despite the difficulty in verifying North Korea’s claims, this level of mobilization showcases a significant show of force. The International Institute for Strategic Studies estimates that North Korea already has 1.28 million active soldiers and 600,000 reservists, with additional reserves of 5.7 million Worker/Peasant Red Guard units.
Tensions escalated further when North Korea destroyed sections of inter-Korean infrastructure on its side of the border, leading to warning shots from South Korea’s military. The ongoing conflict includes accusations from both sides regarding drone incursions and balloon launches, adding fuel to the fire.
The situation remains precarious, with both Koreas technically still at war since the 1950s. The threat of a potential conflict looms large as each side escalates their military posturing.
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