South Korea designates eleven “danger zones” in the north to prevent leaflets from being sent across the border

MADRID 15 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The authorities of the province of Gyeonggi, in the north of South Korea, have designated eleven “danger zones” on Tuesday in the cities of Paju, Gimpo and Yeoncheon to prevent North Korean defectors and activists from launching anti-Pyongyang leaflets from the area. , something that could end up “endangering the lives and safety” of the residents of the region, as they have expressed.

The vice governor of the province, Kim Seong Jung, has noted that “as inter-Korean relations rapidly deteriorate, the situation threatens the safety of residents” of these areas, as reported by the Yonhap news agency.

Thus, he has indicated that this is a response to the latest military movements by North Korea on the ‘de facto’ border that separates the two Koreas and has warned that during the next few hours there could be artillery fire in case the Tension continues to rise with the distribution of propaganda leaflets against North Korea.

“The act of spreading leaflets against North Korea is extremely dangerous given the current crisis, which could trigger a military conflict,” he stated before clarifying that he plans to deploy special police units in designated areas to end the distribution of leaflets and hold those responsible “accountable.”

The authorities plan to “mobilize all available administrative powers” to protect the lives and safety of residents and prevent illegal activities in the border area. “The anxiety and suffering of residents in the border areas is increasing, and some complain that they cannot sleep without taking medicine because of the unexpected balloons of garbage,” he clarified.

“Please understand that designating risk zones is the minimum administrative measure to protect the lives and safety of its residents. I ask for your active cooperation,” Kim said.

The measure comes just hours after North Korea carried out controlled explosions to destroy several sections of roads connecting both countries, a measure that comes after Pyongyang threatened to “permanently” close the border. facto’ between North and South Korea.