Monday, October 22, 2012

South Korea blocks leaflet launch after North 'strike' threat


North Korea has threatened the South with open fire when a group of activists wanted to launch balloons. This balloon launching was normal, usually done on several occasions near a demilitarized zone in Imijingak Park. South Korean officials have decided to blockade the activists and ask them to give up their plans. This is not just empty threats from North Korea, they have sent out the Korean People's Army and they mean business. People on the border were asked to evacuate. South Korea is trying to plead with both the activists and North Korea asking them to ease tensions. The North-South Korean border remains the most highly militarized zone, with any spark could end in massive violence.

Geordano Reyes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20024606

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