Defense ministry voices 'grave concern' over N. Korea heightening border tensions with threats
The defense ministry on Tuesday expressed "grave concerns" over North Korea's escalation of inter-Korean border tensions with military threats and its criticism of South Korean military operations conducted in response to last month's mine blast that injured its soldiers. "The Ministry of National Defense expresses grave concern over Kim Yo-jong's criticism of our military's legitimate operations…
The South Korean defense ministry has expressed grave concerns over North Korea's heightened border tensions, citing military threats and criticism of South Korean military operations in response to a recent mine blast that injured its soldiers. The ministry's statement highlighted Kim Yo-jong's criticism of the South Korean military's actions, which were deemed legitimate and defensive measures under the Armistice Agreement.
The ministry emphasized that the Ministry of National Defense's warning broadcasts and warning shots conducted near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) were intended to prevent North Korean troops from crossing the border and to repel any that do. Additionally, a commentary by Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, published by state media on Monday threatened to deploy more weapons along the border and resume propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts.
This came in response to South Korea's numerous warning broadcasts and warning shots, which Kim alleged had turned the border into a tense situation.
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