North Korea Demolishes 'Arch of Reunification', Signaling Further Deterioration of Relations with South
Kim Jong Un Declares South Korea 'Principal Enemy', Escalates Military Activities Amid Rising Tensions
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the demolition of the 'Arch of Reunification', a monument symbolizing potential unification with South Korea.
- The move follows Kim's declaration that South Korea is now the 'principal enemy' and his call for the amendment of North Korea's constitution to reflect this new stance.
- Kim's recent actions signal a significant deterioration in North-South relations, marking a stark contrast to the period of improved engagement from 2018-2020.
- North Korea has also escalated its military activities, including missile tests and threats of 'nuclear war'.
- South Korea, in response, has called for immediate and tough responses to North Korea's provocations, with President Yoon Suk Yeol taking a hard line against the North.