North Korea Destroys Key Border Highways In Response To South Korea’s Drone Spying

North Korea recently destroyed parts of two highways that connect it with South Korea, according to the South Korean military. This move has heightened tensions between the two countries. The roads, Gyeongui and Donghae, were blown up just north of the Military Demarcation Line, which separates North and South Korea.

South Korea responded by increasing surveillance and military readiness. The situation intensified when North Korea accused South Korea of sending drones over its capital, Pyongyang, three times in early October to drop propaganda leaflets. North Korea saw this as a military provocation and a violation of its sovereignty. They even provided photos showing a drone, taken with thermal imaging, as evidence of the alleged intrusion.

However, South Korea strongly denied the accusations, saying no such drone operations had occurred. Despite the denial, North Korea has been preparing for further escalation. The General Staff of North Korea’s military placed its border ...