North Korea has followed South Korea in Dismantling Propaganda Loudspeakers in the Border Area. The South Korean Army Reportedly Witnessed This. It is not Yet Clear Whether North Korea is Removing All Loudspeakers, or only a part of them.
These are propaganda loudspeakers that broadcast news, music, and political messages, among other things. Both Countries had multiple Loudspeakers Aimed at Each Other in the Border Area.
Earlier This Week, South Korea Removed All of its Loudspeakers Along the Border. This was at the initiative of the new President Lee Jae-Myung, Who Wants To Improve Relations with the Neighboring Country With This Step.
It is Unclear Whether North Korea is Removing All Loudspeakers in the Border Area or Only a Part of Them. The South Korean Army States That More Certainty is Needed to Confirm Whether the Dismantling is Being Carried Out in All Areas. It continues to monitor the activities Closely.
The Countries Are Still Formally at War, After the Korean War of 1950-1953 Ended with An Armistice. Relations Have Deteriorated in recent years.
South Korea Wants To Revive Dialogue
Lee Has Been the President of South Korea for Two Months. Hey to revive the Dialogue with North Korea. “No Matter How Precious, Peace is Better Than War,” The South Korean President Declared After His Election Victory.
Until Recently, North Korea Resolutely Rejected these Overtures. “It is a gross miscalculation to think that a few sentimental words can undo the consequences of South Korea’s Actions,” Said the Sister of North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un. The regime Indicated that it had no interest in talks with South Korea.
Yet there now seems to be some room for dialogue to emerge. The Removal of Propaganda Loudspeakers is the first concrete Form of Rapprochement from North Korea Since’s Election Victory.