Seoul:The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) has urged the South Korean government to restart loudspeaker broadcasts along the inter-Korean border. This call comes in response to recent mine blasts in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that injured three South Korean soldiers.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the PPP has criticized President Lee Jae Myung for not taking adequate action after the September 21 explosions, which the South Korean military attributed to mines deliberately planted by North Korea. PPP floor leader Jeong Jeom-sig expressed concerns over the president's stance on North Korea's nuclear weapons and questioned the government's capability to handle wartime operational control effectively.
Jeong has demanded the resignation of Unification Minister Chung Dong-young and National Intelligence Service Director Lee Jong-seok, accusing them of promoting a misleading narrative of peace with North Korea. The opposition has been vocal in its criticism since President Lee referred to the mine blasts as an "unfortunate accident" during a recent Armed Forces Day ceremony.
PPP senior spokesperson Choi Bo-yoon emphasized the need for a stronger military response, advocating for the resumption of loudspeaker broadcasts to counter North Korea's propaganda. He urged the government to take decisive actions to protect national security.
PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok accused the Lee administration of implementing policies that favor North Korea, warning that the Military Demarcation Line could become a strategic point for North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Despite these accusations, North Korea has repeatedly denied any involvement in the land mine explosions.
In a recent development, Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, indicated that North Korea is preparing to set up loudspeakers for propaganda broadcasts against South Korea.