North Korea to activate border loudspeakers within days: Kim Yo Jong — SkimNews
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- Kim Yo Jong warned South Korea of 'the most horrible and distressing situation' if it continues interference, stating loudspeakers would be on standby in days
- North Korea will deploy new countermeasures and fortify its southern border, with loudspeakers ready by the end of October, according to KCNA
- South Korea accused North Korea of planting mines that seriously wounded two soldiers in a September border blast, which Pyongyang denies
- Lim Eul-chul said Kim Yo Jong’s warning creates an 'enormous dilemma' for President Lee Jae Myung, who must choose between engagement and containment
Why it matters: The standoff forces President Lee to abandon or risk his signature peace policy, with military escalation now priced into border strategy. The immediate readiness of propaganda systems signals a shift from deterrence to psychological warfare, altering the cost calculus for both sides.
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