The South Korean military says North Korea is putting guard posts back near the military demarcation line separating the two Koreas. The North had previously removed the posts under a 2018 bilateral deal aimed at easing tensions between them.
The South's military said on Monday it confirmed the move, which likely started on Friday.
It released photos showing North Korean soldiers standing near the post, transporting heavy firearms.
The development followed Pyongyang's announcement on Thursday that it would resume "all military measures" suspended under the deal.
It was responding to South Korea's resumption of reconnaissance activities near the military demarcation line, suspending part of the 2018 agreement.
Seoul had taken this step in response to North Korea's launch of what it called a military spy satellite last Tuesday.
The South's military said on Monday it confirmed the move, which likely started on Friday.
It released photos showing North Korean soldiers standing near the post, transporting heavy firearms.
The development followed Pyongyang's announcement on Thursday that it would resume "all military measures" suspended under the deal.
It was responding to South Korea's resumption of reconnaissance activities near the military demarcation line, suspending part of the 2018 agreement.
Seoul had taken this step in response to North Korea's launch of what it called a military spy satellite last Tuesday.
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North Korea has repositioned guard posts near the military demarcation line, according to South Korea's military. This move follows Pyongyang's announcement to resume all military measures suspended under a 2018 bilateral deal aimed at easing tensions. The decision is in response to Seoul resuming
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231127_23/
Date: Nov. 27, 2023
Created: 2023/11/28 07:22
Updated: 2025/12/08 20:57
Last Read: 2023/11/28 10:38