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North Korea To Cut All Transport Links with South Korea, Heightening Tensions on the Peninsula
North Korea's military has announced a decisive measure to sever all road and rail connections with South Korea, effective immediately. This action, described as a "self-defensive measure," is framed as a response to ongoing military exercises conducted by South Korea and the presence of U.S. strategic assets in the region. The announcement was made through the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on October 9.
The General Staff of the Korean People's Army (KPA) stated that it will "completely sever" these transportation links and enhance defensive structures along the border. This move marks a significant escalation in tensions, particularly as cross-border exchanges have been virtually nonexistent for years. The KPA characterized the current situation as critical, asserting that the actions are necessary to safeguard national security.
In recent months, North Korea has reportedly been reinforcing its border defenses by laying landmines and constructing barriers, which South Korean military sources have observed. The KPA's statement also labeled South Korea as the "primary hostile state," reflecting a shift in rhetoric that aligns with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's earlier declarations to redefine inter-Korean relations as adversarial.
South Korea's Ministry of Defence confirmed that it has notified the United Nations Command (UNC) about North Korea's latest actions. The UNC oversees operations in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), where both Koreas remain technically at war despite an armistice signed in 1953.
This announcement coincides with North Korea's silence regarding potential constitutional amendments that could officially designate South Korea as an enemy state. Analysts suggest that while there are expectations for significant changes, such amendments may be postponed due to their sensitive nature.
As tensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea continues to conduct weapon tests, including a recent long-range artillery system trial reported by KCNA. The situation remains precarious, with both sides on high alert amid fears of miscalculations that could lead to conflict.