North-South Korea Tension: Tension seems to be deepening again between North Korea and South Korea. North Korea accused South Korea of sending drones over Pyongyang and dropping ‘anti-North Korea’ leaflets. North Korean state media KCNA made allegations in these leaflets comparing North Korean economic conditions to poor food supplies.
North Korea warned South Korea that it would face a ‘terrible disaster’ if its drones were seen over Pyongyang again. North Korea’s army has increased preparations on the border and is preparing to blow up the roads connected to the border. According to a North Korean Defense Ministry spokesman, the military has been ordered to be prepared for all possible scenarios, including war.
South Korea’s answer
South Korea has appealed to North Korea “not to act imprudently”. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff declined to comment on North Korea’s allegations, saying that reacting to it could amount to North Korea’s provocations. According to South Korea, North Korea is planning to blow up roads near the border, which are connected between the two countries. North Korea has again deployed heavy weapons in the border area and has declared the 2018 peace agreement invalid.
What could happen next?
Experts believe that North Korea is using this tension to strengthen its position in future talks with America and South Korea. North Korea is extremely sensitive about its nuclear program and views any criticism from South Korea or the United States aggressively.