Overview

• North Korea has demolished the Arch of Reunification, a monument symbolizing hopes for Korean reunification, following orders from leader Kim Jong Un.
• Kim Jong Un has declared South Korea a 'primary foe' and stated that unification is no longer possible.
• Tensions have increased on the Korean peninsula due to intensified military maneuvers by South Korea and the U.S. in response to North Korea's weapons testing.
• North Korea has threatened to 'wipe out' the South if attacked by South Korean and U.S. forces.
• North Korea has invalidated a key 2018 agreement aimed at deescalating military tensions with South Korea.