N. Korea readying military for 'surprise operations' with South: KCNA



News N. Korea readying military for ‘surprise operations’ with South: KCNA Pyongyang's ultimatum regarding psychological warfare puts South Korea in difficult situation, observer says Chad O'Carroll August 21, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA North Korea raised the stakes Friday by warning of "surprise operations" along its frontline if South Korea does not stop psychological warfare broadcasts by 5 p.m. on Saturday. The ultimatum, also sent directly to South Korea's military via a West Sea communications line on Thursday afternoon, also said that "frontline large combined units of the KPA" would be put into a state of "semi-war" as of 5 p.m. on Friday. North Korea raised the stakes Friday by warning of "surprise operations" along its frontline if South Korea does not stop psychological warfare broadcasts by 5 p.m. on Saturday. The ultimatum, also sent directly to South Korea's military via a West Sea communications line on Thursday afternoon, also said that "frontline large combined units of the KPA" would be put into a state of "semi-war" as of 5 p.m. on Friday. 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 readying military for ‘surprise operations’ with South: KCNA

Pyongyang's ultimatum regarding psychological warfare puts South Korea in difficult situation, observer says

Chad O'Carroll August 21, 2015

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North Korea raised the stakes Friday by warning of "surprise operations" along its frontline if South Korea does not stop psychological warfare broadcasts by 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The ultimatum, also sent directly to South Korea's military via a West Sea communications line on Thursday afternoon, also said that "frontline large combined units of the KPA" would be put into a state of "semi-war" as of 5 p.m. on Friday.

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