Overview
- South Korea's Unification Ministry said visits to the Joint Security Area will not be conducted in late October and early November due to UN Command circumstances.
- The reported pause spans Oct. 27 to Nov. 1, matching earlier Dong-A Ilbo coverage that cited government sources on a UN Command suspension.
- The dates overlap with President Trump's expected South Korea visit on Oct. 29–30 in connection with APEC leaders' meetings.
- Observers link the move to contingency planning for a possible Trump–Kim encounter, while officials and U.S. media reports emphasize there are no clear signs such a meeting will occur.
- Panmunjom’s Joint Security Area sits on the inter-Korean demarcation line and normally hosts UN Command-run tours, making the suspension a visible security step.