South Korea begins removing propaganda speakers from border with North
South Korea makes major move aimed at reducing tensions with North
- South Korea's military has commenced the removal of loudspeakers, which were previously used for anti-North Korean propaganda, from its border with North Korea.
- This action is described as a "practical measure" by South Korea's new liberal government, aimed at easing tensions and rebuilding trust with Pyongyang.
- The broadcasts, which included propaganda messages and K-pop songs, were initially halted in June as a conciliatory gesture.
- The previous conservative government had resumed the broadcasts in retaliation for North Korea sending trash-laden balloons over the border.
- Despite South Korea's efforts to improve relations, North Korea, through leader Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong, recently rebuffed diplomatic overtures, indicating no immediate urgency for dialogue.