North Korea has blown up sections of an inter-Korean road on its side of the border, leading to increased tension on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported the incident and said that North Korea had warned of the demolition the day before. The South Korean military has increased surveillance and readiness in response to the provocative act. The escalation in tensions followed accusations from North Korea that its rival had sent drones over Pyongyang to drop anti-North leaflets. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a meeting with defense officials to discuss a response to the alleged provocation. The South Korean military has not confirmed whether they were responsible for the drones. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict and fragile relationship between the two Koreas.
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