North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads as tensions with South Korea soar

South Korea said North Korea blew up the northern parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use on Tuesday (October 15, 2024), as the rivals are locked in rising animosities over North Korea’s claim that South Korea flew drones over its capital, Pyongyang.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of StaffChiefs of StaffChiefs of Staff said in a brief statement that North Korea blew up parts of the roads on Tuesday.

It said South Korea’s military is bolstering its readiness and surveillance posture but gave no further details.