A few days ago, I wrote about balloons sent from North Korea on my blog.
The Korean Peninsula, divided into North and South, shares a unique characteristic: it becomes remarkably easy to cross the border simply by flying balloons along the wind currents.
It seemed like a plea for rice, reminiscent of Rocket Man’s actions, but within a few days, another suspicious incident was captured.
Due to its divided nature, both South Korea’s northernmost point and North Korea’s southernmost point are marked by the DMZ and the Armistice Line.
Along this line, soldiers from both sides stand guard and confront each other, adhering to the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) established by both sides. If soldiers or civilians cross this line, they are typically warned and sent back (although this is not a common occurrence).
In recent days, dozens of North Korean soldiers have repeatedly crossed the Military Demarcation Line and returned after warnings from South Korean soldiers. This situation raises serious suspicions.
North Korea has been observed erecting barriers along the Armistice Line and continues to lay mines in the DMZ, resulting in numerous casualties among their own soldiers.
This behavior differs significantly from usual provocations. I suspect their goal might be to block off access from the South via land routes by placing mines and barriers along the Armistice Line.
The North Korean military is working to install a structure that appears to be an anti-tank barrier in the frontline area.
(Provided by the Joint Chiefs of Staff), Source: news1.kr/articles/5450509
Subsequently, they could escalate further with asymmetric forces like missiles or drones to provoke more intensely, potentially forcing demands to prevent such actions for safety.
Today’s news that Russian President Putin is departing to visit North Korea further intensifies these suspicions, particularly for those currently residing in South Korea.