North Korea threatens to reinstall propaganda loudspeakers along border with Seoul

North Korea has escalated its rhetoric against South Korea, with Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, announcing that Pyongyang will deploy propaganda loudspeakers targeting Seoul along the border in a state of readiness within days. She warned that continued actions described by Pyongyang as interference would lead to a "more horrible and tragic situation."

In a statement carried by the North's official Korean Central News Agency, Kim said Pyongyang has prepared new countermeasures, confirming that the loudspeakers will be ready for operation along the southern border and that North Korea will continue to strengthen its border fortifications.

Her remarks came in response to a special adviser to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on defense policy, who accused North Korea of planting landmines that injured two South Korean soldiers and urged Pyongyang to avoid further escalation.

Kim had previously announced on Wednesday evening that North Korea intends to activate the border loudspeakers by the end of October, following a visit to fortification sites with senior military officials.