North Korea Blows Up Parts of Gyeongui and Donghae Lines Amid Rising Tensions

Oct 14, 2024, 02:40 PM

North Korea has blown up parts of inter-Korean roads on its side of the heavily militarized border, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The demolition, which took place on Tuesday, follows North Korea's earlier threats to sever all inter-Korean connections. The roads affected, which are no longer in use, include the Gyeongui and Donghae lines. This action comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations, with North Korea accusing South Korea of flying drones over its capital, Pyongyang. South Korea has ramped up surveillance and readiness in response to the heightened tensions.