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South Korea Resumes Loudspeaker Propaganda Broadcasts Amidst Escalating Tensions with North
Tensions escalate as South Korea restarts loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts along the border with North Korea, prompting warnings from Kim Jong Un's sister.
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by News Desk
2024-06-10
South Korea Resumes Loudspeaker Propaganda Broadcasts Amidst Escalating Tensions with North

South Korea has resumed loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts along the demilitarized zone, escalating tensions between the two nations.

 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, issued a warning, describing South Korea's actions as a "prelude to a very dangerous situation." This came after South Korea restarted loudspeaker broadcasts of anti-North Korean propaganda on Sunday.

 

The tit-for-tat exchange began when activists in South Korea, including North Korean defectors, sent balloons containing anti-Kim propaganda and flash drives of K-pop music northwards. In retaliation, North Korea launched another wave of 300 balloons filled with trash overnight.

 

Kim Yo Jong condemned Seoul's activities, urging an immediate cessation to avoid further escalation. She threatened new counteractions if South Korea continued its provocative actions.

 

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesperson, Lee Sung Joon, characterized Kim's comments as a heightened verbal threat, but emphasized that South Korea remains vigilant and resilient.

 

The resumption of loudspeaker broadcasts and the trash balloon campaign exacerbates tensions between the two Koreas, particularly following South Korea's presidential election in 2022, which saw right-wing leader Yoon Suk Yeol assuming office.

 

Yoon's administration is perceived as adopting a tougher stance on North Korea, contributing to the escalating tensions. Amidst North Korea's increased weapons testing, including missile launches, and simulated attacks on South Korea, experts speculate on further escalations until the US presidential election in November.

 

The situation remains volatile as both nations engage in a war of words and provocative actions, heightening concerns of potential military confrontation.
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