Explosions ring out from DMZ as North Korea clears land with dynamite



News Explosions ring out from DMZ as North Korea clears land with dynamite Blasts seen by NK News appear to be part of efforts to fortify border as soldiers build new guard posts and fencing Ifang Bremer October 10, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON U.S. and ROK soldiers during a visit to the demilitarized zone in 2022 \| Image: UNC - CFC - USFK Flickr page The sound of explosions rang out along the demilitarized zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas on Thursday, as North Korea detonated dynamite to clear land a day after announcing plans to further fortify its southern border. The blasts seen and heard by NK News during a trip to the western part of the inter-Korean border appear to be part of efforts by the Korean People’s Army (KPA) to establish new guard positions and fence lines. The sound of explosions rang out along the demilitarized zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas on Thursday, as North Korea detonated dynamite to clear land a day after announcing plans to further fortify its southern border. The blasts seen and heard by NK News during a trip to the western part of the inter-Korean border appear to be part of efforts by the Korean People’s Army (KPA) to establish new guard positions and fence lines. 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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Explosions ring out from DMZ as North Korea clears land with dynamite

Blasts seen by NK News appear to be part of efforts to fortify border as soldiers build new guard posts and fencing

Ifang Bremer October 10, 2024

Explosions ring out from DMZ as North Korea clears land with dynamite

U.S. and ROK soldiers during a visit to the demilitarized zone in 2022 | Image: UNC - CFC - USFK Flickr page

The sound of explosions rang out along the demilitarized zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas on Thursday, as North Korea detonated dynamite to clear land a day after announcing plans to further fortify its southern border.

The blasts seen and heard by NK News during a trip to the western part of the inter-Korean border appear to be part of efforts by the Korean People’s Army (KPA) to establish new guard positions and fence lines.

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