North Korean artillery points south, stirring concern at a border observatory.
The weapons face South Korea from across the border.
OriginalSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished06:10 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished06:10 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“North Korean artillery pointed south stirs concern at border observatory”
North Korea deployed 122-mm artillery facing south at the DMZ.
Key points
- Artillery pieces with their barrels pointed south were spotted at the border observatory.
- Observers noted the weapons were 122-mm self-propelled howitzers, older system from the 1970s.
- The deployment followed tensions after a mine blast wounded three South Korean soldiers.
- Experts suggest the display serves as a show of power rather than a major capability increase.
- South Korea and Pyongyang exchange accusations as border postures tighten.
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The weapons face South Korea from across the border.