Seoul's defense ministry said on the 22nd N. Korea must return to the negotiating table to prevent accidental clashes, warning that resuming loudspeaker broadcasts or other actions could raise the risk of miscalculation. A ministry spokesperson said military communication channels are fully cut, with both sides increasingly issuing statements to convey positions, and urged N. Korea to stop behaviors that could trigger such incidents.

2026-10-22

Seoul's defense ministry said on the 22nd N. Korea must return to the negotiating table to prevent accidental clashes, warning that resuming loudspeaker broadcasts or other actions could raise the risk of miscalculation. A ministry spokesperson said military communication channels are fully cut, with both sides increasingly issuing statements to convey positions, and urged N. Korea to stop behaviors that could trigger such incidents.