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South Korea Resumes Loudspeaker Propaganda in Response to North's Trash Balloons

Tensions rise as South Korea retaliates against North Korea's balloon campaigns with 24/7 broadcasts at the DMZ.

  • South Korea has restarted loudspeaker broadcasts at the border, including K-pop and anti-Pyongyang news.
  • This move follows North Korea's eighth round of sending trash-filled balloons since May.
  • The broadcasts are part of South Korea's response to North Korean provocations, including threats from Kim Jong-un's sister.
  • The 2018 tension-reduction deal between the two nations has been suspended.
  • The balloon campaigns have caused property damage and safety concerns in South Korea.
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