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North Korea's Kim Orders Military Action, Detonates Roads After Alleged South Korean Drones

Oct 14, 2024, 11:12 PM

On Monday, October 14, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un convened a top national security meeting to discuss response measures following alleged drone incursions over Pyongyang by South Korea. The incidents have been characterized as a grave provocation and a violation of North Korea's sovereignty. Kim directed plans for immediate military action, warning that any further drone detections would be considered a declaration of war. Following the meeting, North Korea reportedly detonated inter-Korean roads, a strategic move linked to the tensions.