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Kim Jong UN's Madness! North Korea Blows Up Roads to South Amid Rising Tensions, Seoul Responds with 'Counter-Fire'

North Korea’s military, under Kim Jong Un’s orders, has spent months laying mines and constructing anti-tank barriers along the border, declaring South Korea as the nation’s “principal enemy.
 

Seoul: North Korea has escalated tensions by blowing up sections of symbolic roads connecting it to South Korea on Tuesday, prompting a “counter-fire” response from Seoul’s military. The move follows North Korea’s recent threats to seal its southern border and build stronger defense structures.

Pyongyang's Aggressive Stance After Border Sealing Threat

North Korea’s military, under Kim Jong Un’s orders, has spent months laying mines and constructing anti-tank barriers along the border, declaring South Korea as the nation’s “principal enemy.” Last week, Pyongyang accused Seoul of using drones to spread anti-regime propaganda and vowed immediate military action.

Symbolic Roads Destroyed: A Clear Message to South Korea

The Joint Chiefs of Staff in South Korea confirmed the destruction of parts of the Gyeongui and Donghae roads, vital links between the two nations. “There has been no damage to our military, and we have conducted a counter-fire operation in response,” they stated. These roads, while long closed, were significant symbols of inter-Korean relations.

Rising Concerns Over Possible Escalations

The destruction of the roads comes at a time when relations between the two Koreas are at their lowest in years. Experts believe North Korea's move signals a refusal to negotiate and a preparation for constructing more defensive barriers along the border.