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What will be the outcome of North Korea's military readiness directive by the end of 2024?
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North Korea•South Korea•Pyongyang•South Korean•Kim Yo Jong•North Korean•Kim Jong Un•General Staff•Joint Chiefs of Staff
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North Korea Orders Eight Artillery Brigades to Prepare for Action, Threatens Border Roads Amid Drone Dispute
Oct 14, 2024, 01:52 AM
North Korea has heightened military tensions with South Korea, ordering its artillery units near the border to prepare for action. This directive follows accusations by Pyongyang that South Korean drones have repeatedly flown over its capital, dropping propaganda leaflets. Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has threatened severe consequences, including a 'horrible disaster,' if such incursions continue. The General Staff of the Korean People's Army has instructed frontline troops, including eight artillery brigades, to be on full alert and ready to fire. North Korea has also directed fully armed units to be stationed near the South Korean border and is reportedly preparing to destroy border roads. In response, South Korea's military has elevated its readiness posture, with the Joint Chiefs of Staff issuing guidelines to strengthen surveillance and alertness. The situation remains volatile, with both nations on high alert amid escalating rhetoric and military posturing.
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