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South Korea

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Presidents Moon Jae-in
Capital Seoul
Dialing code+82
Population51. 47
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About South Korea


South Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world's most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It's equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital.

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North Korean army is sending threatening in the demilitarized border zone

Nov 20,2023 3:51 am

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader, has threatened to "soon"

North Korea 's army has warned that it is ready to enter the demilitarized zone between the two Korean States.

The Threat is, in part, to send the response to the defector groups in The South of propaganda material from The North .

Over the weekend, Kim Yo jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said she'd ordered the army to prepare for the step.

And the military now says it is ready to "turn on The Front -line into a fortress and increase military vigilance."

the tensions between the Two Countries have been increasing for some time about the cross-border propaganda.

What The North has to say?

North and South Korea are separated by the so-called demilitarized zone (Dmz ) - a strip along The Border between the Two Countries separated since the Korean War in the 1950s.

On Tuesday, The North Korean military said it was "to move the study of a plan of action" for the army "in The Zone that had been demilitarised".

The General staff said it was on "High Alert " and ready to "quickly and thoroughly" to implement the decisions of the government.

The Statement comes after the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un threatened military action against The South on Saturday.

"I think it is High Time , surely, to break with The South Korean authorities", said Kim Yo-jong, who holds a senior role in The North 's political hierarchy.

they promised "action," she said, the military had instructed and finished her statement: "garbage must be thrown out in the trash. "

Why are the voltages?

last week, including a hotline between the Two Nations " leaders.

he said It was upset by North Korean defectors based in The South send leaflets across The Border .

Defectors-led groups often balloons send across The Border , the implementation of leaflets and other items, including food, $1 bills, radios and USB sticks with the Korean dramas, and news.

The South Korean government has already tried to stop them, the groups argue, At Risk of their actions of the inhabitants close to The Border .

President Moon Jae-in on Monday directly addressed, to return to The North back to the dialogue and not escalate The Situation further.

What is the demilitarised zone?

The demilitarised zone (Dmz ) after the Korean War in 1953, a Buffer Zone between the Two Countries .

over the decades, the place of random shots, it was easier to escape by North Korean soldiers, and Peace Talks , tensions. From The South , it is also a tourist destination.

on The Korean border is one of The World 's most ranges

While the relative rapprochement between the U.S. and North Korea , the Dmz is also The Site of direct handshake between Kim Jong-un, and both Donald Trump and Moon Jae-in.

for the last two years, The South Korean government in Seoul is trying to be the heavily fortified border into a zone of peace.

the easing of military tensions on The Border , it was agreed between the leaders of the Two Countries at a summit meeting in Pyongyang in September 2018.

So Far , though, despite its name, The Zone remains one of The Most militarized areas in The World .

International peace-talks some of the hopes, the tensions could of lock led

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Source of news: bbc.com

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