As part of the new government's first steps to reduce tensions, the South Korean president's office announced the cessation of propaganda broadcasting to North Korea via loudspeakers near the military border between North and South.
Reports UNN with reference to NHK and EFE.
Details
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced the cessation of loudspeaker broadcasts on the border with the DPRK, as part of the resumption of dialogue with North Korea.
The Ministry of Defense confirms the cessation of the use of loudspeakers.
This is a measure within the framework of the strategy to reduce tensions with Pyongyang, the agency explained, noting further steps towards "restoring trust in inter-Korean relations and promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula."
The broadcasts were suspended at 14:00
She added that this measure "is in line with the government's desire to restore trust in inter-Korean relations."
Recall
Lee Jae-myung was sworn in and pledged to unite the nation, revitalize the economy and pursue pragmatic diplomacy. He stressed the need for a strong deterrent to threats from North Korea.
Two members of the South Korean K-pop band BTS - RM (full name Kim Nam Joon) and V (real name Kim Tae Hyung) - were released on Tuesday after completing their mandatory military service.
North Korean destroyer is now afloat again after it capsized during launch. Workers at the Chongjin shipyard in North Korea "monumentally" repaired the ship, which had previously been disgraced by an accident during launch.