N. Korea installs new gate, further security precautions along road to Panmunjom



News N. Korea installs new gate, further security precautions along road to Panmunjom Increased security follows November's high-profile defection of a KPA soldier Seungmock Oh January 22, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News North Korean authorities have installed a new gate along the road to the demilitarized zone (DMZ), recent visitors have told NK News, slowing traffic on the drive to the spot where a DPRK soldier defected last November. Two other gates that in the past were typically left open are now almost permanently closed, with one newly fitted with wheel spikes. North Korean authorities have installed a new gate along the road to the demilitarized zone (DMZ), recent visitors have told NK News, slowing traffic on the drive to the spot where a DPRK soldier defected last November. Two other gates that in the past were typically left open are now almost permanently closed, with one newly fitted with wheel spikes. 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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N. Korea installs new gate, further security precautions along road to Panmunjom

Increased security follows November's high-profile defection of a KPA soldier

Seungmock Oh January 22, 2018

N. Korea installs new gate, further security precautions along road to Panmunjom

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North Korean authorities have installed a new gate along the road to the demilitarized zone (DMZ), recent visitors have told NK News, slowing traffic on the drive to the spot where a DPRK soldier defected last November.

Two other gates that in the past were typically left open are now almost permanently closed, with one newly fitted with wheel spikes.

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