Defense ministry voices 'grave concern' over N. Korea heightening border tensions with threats
The defense ministry on Tuesday expressed "grave concerns" over North Korea escalating border tensions with threats and its criticism of South Korea's military operations conducted in response to the North's repeated border intrusions violating the armistice agreement. The ministry's statement came a day after Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, threatened to…
The defense ministry has raised serious concerns over North Korea's growing border tensions and its hostile rhetoric. This comes shortly after Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned of resuming propaganda broadcasts against South Korea and deploying additional tactical strike assets along the border. She claimed that the South's actions were aimed at hindering their efforts to strengthen the border.
The Ministry of National Defense expressed deep worry about Kim Yo-jong's criticism of their military's lawful operations under the Armistice Agreement, as well as her increasing tensions through threats of military action.
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