Official announcements from North Korean or South Korean government, major news outlets

North Korea to Permanently Cut Off All Road and Rail Links to South Korea from October 9

Oct 9, 2024, 04:33 AM

North Korea announced it will completely cut off all road and railway connections with South Korea starting October 9, according to state media KCNA. The move is described as a 'military step to completely separate the territory of the DPRK' and is seen as an escalation of tensions over military drills and the presence of U.S. nuclear assets in the region. The North Korean army also plans to fortify the areas on its side of the border. This action aims to permanently seal the southern border with South Korea and has raised concerns over inter-Korean relations.