The tension between North and South Korea reaches a new peak. According to Reuters , Pyongyang stated that 1.4 million people had applied for joining the army, demonstrating their readiness for war against the background of exacerbation of relations with Seoul. North Korea state media have published photos showing young people who sign documents are likely to join the Armed Forces.
According to the DPRK's statements, launching drones with leaflets from South Korea to the North is an act of aggression that "put the situation on the border of war." As a response, North Korea blew two roads on the border between countries to prevent penetration through them. Pyongyan also resorted to threats to Seoul, saying that the war can lead to the complete destruction of South Korea.
Pyongyang's statement: "The Republic of Korea will be erased from the world map"
The DPRK's message stresses: "If the war begins, the Republic of Korea will be erased from the map of the world. Since it seeks war, we are ready to put an end to its existence." This statement increased the fears of the international community regarding the possible escalation of the armed conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
So far, the world community is closely monitoring the development of events, but it is clear that each new incident has added tension in relations between the two countries, which are still in a state of war since the Korean conflict of 1950-1953.
