North Korea Severing South Border Ties

North Korea plans to sever all road and railway links with South Korea. This decision follows military exercises in South Korea and the presence of U.S. nuclear assets in the region. North Korea's General Staff claims these actions are hostile and reinforces defensive measures near the border.

In a significant escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea's military announced its intention to cut off all road and rail connections with the South starting Wednesday, according to the state media outlet, KCNA.

The statement from the Korean People's Army's General Staff attributes this move to recent war exercises held in South Korea, labeling the South as 'the primary hostile state and invariable principal enemy.' In addition, the North has taken issue with the frequent presence of U.S. strategic nuclear assets in the region.

These developments are expected to heighten the already strained relations between the Koreas. North Korea has vowed to fortify its border areas, underscoring the potential for further regional instability.

(With inputs from agencies.)