Unification Ministry Links North Korea Response to South's Actions

The Chosun Ilbo · Kim Min-seo · 2026-10-22 02:44 UTC

Unification Ministry Links North Korea Response to Souths Actions People Power Party criticizes governments double standards as reciprocal measures remain undisclosed

The Ministry of Unification said on the 22nd regarding Kim Yo-jong, a department director of the Workers’ Party of North Korea, who warned of resuming propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts toward the South within this month, “Past mistakes should not be repeated.”

The Ministry of Unification stated on the same day, “Acts that violate the Armistice Agreement near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) and escalate tensions and risks of conflict must be immediately halted,” adding, “Just over a year ago, we experienced unbearable pain as both Koreas blasted propaganda through loudspeakers toward each other,” and expressed this stance.

The Ministry of Unification emphasized, “The fundamental solution to prevent tensions and risks of conflict between the two Koreas is to align our positions on the MDL and swiftly establish a communication system for peaceful management,” and urged, “We call on the North to stop its threats against us and work toward resolving issues effectively.”

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