North Korea's explosive move to sever ties with South Korea
The South Korean armed forces reported on Monday that they have observed preparations by North Korea to destroy road connections between the countries on the Korean Peninsula. The Gyeongui and Donghae routes could be blown up. Kim Jong Un's regime announced such measures a few days ago.
12:59 PM EDT, October 14, 2024
Pyongyang announced the intention to "completely block" road and rail communication with South Korea and start creating "strong defense mechanisms" last week on Wednesday. Everything indicates that these threats might be fulfilled.
According to PAP, South Korean soldiers reported enemy actions on Monday. Seoul forces stated that they are observing various activities in North Korea, including the installation of security measures on roads, which are "likely" preparations for destroying the Gyeongui and Donghae routes.
Kim Jong Un's regime has a plan: They want to cut off road connections with the neighboring country
North and South Korea are connected by a network of roads and railways on the Gyeongui line, which links the southern city of Paju with the northern Kaesong, as well as the Donghae line, which runs along the eastern coast. The destruction of these connections will disable communication links and physically separate the rival countries.
"There is a possibility that explosions in North Korea may occur today," stated Colonel Lee Sung-jun, spokesperson for the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), during a routine press conference on Monday at 9 AM EST.
Lee also added that JCS analyses indicate that North Korea may be planning further missile tests and "minor provocations", the details of which were not disclosed. "In case of provocations by North Korea, we will respond decisively, exercising our right to self-defense," he announced.
Kim Jong Un mentioned in January the necessity of "completely cutting off" the northern side of the transboundary railway tracks. At the end of last year, the dictator ordered the acceleration of war preparations, mentioning that it could start "at any moment."
In early June, the government in Seoul suspended the 2018 military agreement with Pyongyang. This was a response to numerous provocations from the North, including sending over 5,000 balloons filled with trash and conducting a series of missile tests.
Source: PAP
