North Korea clears land at six locations inside DMZ, satellite imagery shows



News North Korea clears land at six locations inside DMZ, satellite imagery shows Experts say land clearing is likely aimed at bolstering defense with one section crossing military demarcation line Ifang Bremer \| Joon Ha Park June 7, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean soldiers in the Joint Security Area (left) and satellite imagery of new land clearing by North Korea near Panmunjom (right) \| Image: Eric Lafforgue and Planet Labs (edited by NK News) North Korea is clearing vegetation at six different areas across the peninsula’s demilitarized zone (DMZ) in apparent efforts to bolster border defenses on South Korea’s doorstep, analysis of satellite imagery by NK News reveals. NK News reported earlier this week on a section of borderland cleared by North Korea on the east coast of the peninsula, but further analysis revealed DPRK soldiers are clearing sections all along the inter-Korean border, spanning from east to west on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea is clearing vegetation at six different areas across the peninsula’s demilitarized zone (DMZ) in apparent efforts to bolster border defenses on South Korea’s doorstep, analysis of satellite imagery by NK News reveals. NK News reported earlier this week on a section of borderland cleared by North Korea on the east coast of the peninsula, but further analysis revealed DPRK soldiers are clearing sections all along the inter-Korean border, spanning from east to west on the Korean Peninsula. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 clears land at six locations inside DMZ, satellite imagery shows

Experts say land clearing is likely aimed at bolstering defense with one section crossing military demarcation line

Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park June 7, 2024

North Korea clears land at six locations inside DMZ, satellite imagery shows

North Korean soldiers in the Joint Security Area (left) and satellite imagery of new land clearing by North Korea near Panmunjom (right) | Image: Eric Lafforgue and Planet Labs (edited by NK News)

North Korea is clearing vegetation at six different areas across the peninsula’s demilitarized zone (DMZ) in apparent efforts to bolster border defenses on South Korea’s doorstep, analysis of satellite imagery by NK News reveals.

NK News reported earlier this week on a section of borderland cleared by North Korea on the east coast of the peninsula, but further analysis revealed DPRK soldiers are clearing sections all along the inter-Korean border, spanning from east to west on the Korean Peninsula.

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