Korean Peninsula Tensions Flare: North Korea Deploys New Forces, Resumes Psychological Warfare
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong announced the deployment of new tactical units to the front lines and the resumption of psychological warfare loudspeakers targeting South Korea from late October. This move is expected to further escalate tensions between the two Koreas, following recent accusations over border provocations.
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