North Korea demolishes symbolic unification arch, satellite imagery suggests



News North Korea demolishes symbolic unification arch, satellite imagery suggests Kim Jong Un ordered monument removed to ‘completely eliminate’ public’s idea of kinship with South Korea Colin Zwirko January 23, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The unification arch over Thongil Street \| Image: NK News (Aug. 2018) North Korea appears to have demolished a large monument in Pyongyang symbolizing hope for unification with South Korea, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery, after leader Kim Jong Un ordered it be removed earlier this month. The move appears aimed at sending a strong signal to both domestic audiences and authorities in Seoul that Kim is serious about ditching a policy of peaceful unification with the South. North Korea appears to have demolished a large monument in Pyongyang symbolizing hope for unification with South Korea, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery, after leader Kim Jong Un ordered it be removed earlier this month. The move appears aimed at sending a strong signal to both domestic audiences and authorities in Seoul that Kim is serious about ditching a policy of peaceful unification with the South. 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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North Korea demolishes symbolic unification arch, satellite imagery suggests

Kim Jong Un ordered monument removed to ‘completely eliminate’ public’s idea of kinship with South Korea

Colin Zwirko January 23, 2024

North Korea demolishes symbolic unification arch, satellite imagery suggests

The unification arch over Thongil Street | Image: NK News (Aug. 2018)

North Korea appears to have demolished a large monument in Pyongyang symbolizing hope for unification with South Korea, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery, after leader Kim Jong Un ordered it be removed earlier this month.

The move appears aimed at sending a strong signal to both domestic audiences and authorities in Seoul that Kim is serious about ditching a policy of peaceful unification with the South.

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