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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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North Korea removing propaganda loudspeakers in border areas amid efforts to ease tensions

A file photo of a North Korean military guard post alongside a set of loudspeakers in June 2025.
A file photo of a North Korean military guard post alongside a set of loudspeakers in June 2025. South Korea says it has seen evidence that some loudspeakers have been dismantled. Photograph: Ahn Young-joon/AP

South Korea’s military has said North Korea has started dismantling some propaganda loudspeakers aimed at the South in parts of the border area, following similar moves by Seoul made in a bid to ease tensions.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t disclose the sites where the North Koreans were removing speakers and said further confirmation was needed as to whether the dismantling was taking place across all areas, adding it would continue monitoring related activities.

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