Defense Policy

South Korea’s Border Speaker Removal: A Risky Move That Ignores Real Threats

By Economics Desk | August 4, 2025

South Korea’s conciliatory removal of border propaganda speakers signals a dangerous willingness to downplay the ongoing threat from North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and hostile actions.

South Korea has begun dismantling its loudspeakers along the hostile border with North Korea, halting critical broadcasts that once countered Pyongyang's relentless psychological warfare. This step, announced by Seoul’s Defense Ministry, is being touted as a “practical measure” to reduce tensions. But amid America First priorities emphasizing national security and sovereignty, this move raises serious questions about whether South Korea is sacrificing hard-earned leverage in favor of hollow gestures. Why Does Washington Allow Seoul’s Soft Approach When Pyongyang Remains Unyielding? While pacifying North Korea may sound appealing on the surface, the facts tell a different story. North Korea continues to...

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