North Korea indicated in a statement that it will proceed to “cut roads and railways” that would facilitate travel between their territory and South Korea. This measure is by way of “self-defense” according to the North Korean army.
The forces announced this Wednesday that they will “permanently close and block the border” with Seoul. This measure, especially symbolic, is due to a response to South Korea’s “war exercises” and the displacement of strategic nuclear assets of the United States.
The North Korean military reported that communicated his decision to US forces to prevent any “accidental conflict regarding the fortification project launched in the key area of the southern border.”
He The border between the two Koreas is one of the most militarized borders in the world and for years there have been no trips or exchanges.
Relationship between Pyongyang and Seoul
Both capitals are going through one of their worst moments in years and the Northern government closed the agencies dedicated to eventual reunification.
This announcement occurs in a moment of tension in which North Korea was expected to suspend a historic agreement with Seoul in 1991as part of a leader’s plan Kim Jong Un to officially define South Korea as an enemy.
Wednesday’s statement makes no mention of any changes in this regard, but did announce the appointment of a new Defense Minister, No Kwang Chol.
South Korea’s response to the closure of its border
The South Korean Armed Forces They rated this ad as “a desperate measure derived from the insecurities of the failed regime of Kim Jong Un” and that will lead to “even greater isolation” of North Korea.
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un signed a strategic partnership agreement
In June, North Korea signed a strategic partnership treaty with Russia that provides for mutual assistance in the event of “aggression.” The North Korean leader indicated that the agreement mutual assistance is “defensive” in natureaccording to Russian press agencies, and He called Putin North Korea’s “best friend.”
Source: Ambito
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