Pyongyang to ‘permanently’ shut border with South Korea

North Korea announced plans to permanently shut its border with South Korea, including cutting off roads and railways. The army notified US forces to prevent accidental clashes during the fortification project. This move comes amid deteriorating inter-Korean relations, with Pyongyang recently naming South Korea its “principal enemy.” The announcement coincides with the appointment of No Kwang Chol as the new defense minister, replacing Kang Sun Nam.READ FULL