Key facts
- South Korea's military has condemned North Korea's expanded border fencing.
- Seoul views the construction as a violation of the Korean Armistice Agreement.
- The military stated that North Korea's actions are increasing tensions on the peninsula.
The South Korean military on Monday condemned North Korea's expanded border fencing, calling it a violation of the Korean Armistice Agreement.
The military stated that such actions are increasing tensions and undermining peace on the Korean Peninsula.
The Korean Armistice Agreement, signed on July 27, 1953, brought about a cessation of hostilities in the Korean War. It established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) as the de facto new border between North and South Korea. South Korea never signed the agreement, but it remains a key document governing inter-Korean relations. The DMZ itself is a heavily militarized border, despite its name, and has been the site of numerous incidents since its establishment.