Kim Jong Un inspects frontline DMZ unit, metres from South



News Kim Jong Un inspects frontline DMZ unit, metres from South Kim visits observation post overlooking South Korea in first border visit since tensions relaxed James Pearson June 3, 2013 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV SEOUL – Kim Jong Un made a high-profile visit to a frontline Korean People's Army (KPA) unit this weekend, photos of which dominated the front cover of the state newspaper the Rodong and Monday evening's 5pm news bulletin. KPA Unit 507 sits just kilometers from the nearest South Korean border post, and is based along the Osong Ridge, close to the North Korean border town of Pyong’gang. Kim's visit follows a long line of almost exclusively military-focused inspections. SEOUL – Kim Jong Un made a high-profile visit to a frontline Korean People's Army (KPA) unit this weekend, photos of which dominated the front cover of the state newspaper the Rodong and Monday evening's 5pm news bulletin. KPA Unit 507 sits just kilometers from the nearest South Korean border post, and is based along the Osong Ridge, close to the North Korean border town of Pyong’gang. Kim's visit follows a long line of almost exclusively military-focused inspections. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un inspects frontline DMZ unit, metres from South

Kim visits observation post overlooking South Korea in first border visit since tensions relaxed

James Pearson June 3, 2013

Kim Jong Un inspects frontline DMZ unit, metres from South

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SEOUL – Kim Jong Un made a high-profile visit to a frontline Korean People's Army (KPA) unit this weekend, photos of which dominated the front cover of the state newspaper the Rodong and Monday evening's 5pm news bulletin.

KPA Unit 507 sits just kilometers from the nearest South Korean border post, and is based along the Osong Ridge, close to the North Korean border town of Pyong’gang. Kim's visit follows a long line of almost exclusively military-focused inspections.

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