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North Korea may deploy more weapons and restart border broadcasts, Kim Yo Jong warns
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Kim Yo Jong, leader Kim Jong Un's sister, said Seoul fired 201 warning shots and made 2,870 loudspeaker warnings at North Korean personnel between 1 August and 17 October. Writing in state media on Monday, she said Pyongyang is considering putting more tactical weapons near the Demilitarized Zone. Tensions have risen since North Korea began fortifying the border in April 2024.
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