North Korea clearing land inside DMZ in possible armistice violation: Imagery



News North Korea clearing land inside DMZ in possible armistice violation: Imagery Construction near east coast may be part of DPRK’s efforts to strengthen border in line with tougher stance toward South Ifang Bremer June 5, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A strip of land recently cleared by North Korea (left), and North Korean soldiers carrying wood (right) \| Image: Planet Labs and Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2008), edited by NK News North Korea has cleared a 1.8-mile strip of land that extends into the demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the country’s easternmost border, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery, in an apparent effort to strengthen its south-facing border. Satellite imagery from Planet Labs shows that the new development appeared in recent weeks and that parts of the construction extend past the DPRK’s final border fence into the DMZ, the 2.5-mile wide boundary between the two Koreas. North Korea has cleared a 1.8-mile strip of land that extends into the demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the country’s easternmost border, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery, in an apparent effort to strengthen its south-facing border. Satellite imagery from Planet Labs shows that the new development appeared in recent weeks and that parts of the construction extend past the DPRK’s final border fence into the DMZ, the 2.5-mile wide boundary between the two Koreas. 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 clearing land inside DMZ in possible armistice violation: Imagery

Construction near east coast may be part of DPRK’s efforts to strengthen border in line with tougher stance toward South

Ifang Bremer June 5, 2024

North Korea clearing land inside DMZ in possible armistice violation: Imagery

A strip of land recently cleared by North Korea (left), and North Korean soldiers carrying wood (right) | Image: Planet Labs and Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2008), edited by NK News

North Korea has cleared a 1.8-mile strip of land that extends into the demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the country’s easternmost border, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery, in an apparent effort to strengthen its south-facing border.

Satellite imagery from Planet Labs shows that the new development appeared in recent weeks and that parts of the construction extend past the DPRK’s final border fence into the DMZ, the 2.5-mile wide boundary between the two Koreas.

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