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“North Korea tells border troops to take ‘resolute action’ if South threatens their safety”

North Korea tells border troops to act if South threatens safety

Key points

  • Seoul vows to punish further provocation if Pyongyang acts on threats.
  • North Korean Army Marshal Pak Jong Chon inspected border fortifications.
  • Kim Yo Jong accompanied Pak Jong Chon during the border visit.
  • New firepower units reportedly taken their firing positions at the border.
  • Tensions have risen since Pyongyang began fortifying the border in April 2024.
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