North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea

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   North Korea to resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea

   North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border with South Korea. Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, made the announcement after visiting front-line areas where North Korean troops are reinforcing the border. The move is seen as a revival of a psychological warfare tactic.

   Why it matters

   Tensions have been rising along the Korean border, with North Korea taking steps to fortify its side of the Demilitarized Zone. The propaganda broadcasts are a long-standing tactic used by North Korea to influence public opinion in South Korea. The move comes as relations between the two Koreas have been strained.

   What is confirmed

   • North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border with South Korea.
   • Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, made the announcement.
   • The broadcasts are a revival of a psychological warfare tactic used by North Korea.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Kim Yo Jong warned that North Korean troops would "mercilessly eliminate" South Korean forces if warning fire harms its territory or personnel.

   What to watch next

   • North Korea's deployment of additional troops along the border
   • South Korea's response to the propaganda broadcasts
   • The impact on inter-Korean relations
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