The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced on the 9th that North Korea has begun dismantling loudspeakers aimed at the South.
The JCS noted in a text message sent to reporters covering the Ministry of National Defense that "activities by the North Korean military to dismantle loudspeakers aimed at the South were identified starting this morning in some areas of the front line."
The JCS added, "Confirmation is needed on whether dismantling is taking place in all areas," and said, "Our military will continue to verify related activities of the North Korean military."
It has been identified that North Korea has installed loudspeakers aimed at the South in over 40 locations. Some areas are reported to have completed dismantling.
This action by North Korea is interpreted as a response to our military's recent dismantling of loudspeakers aimed at the North that were installed at the front for psychological operations.
On the afternoon of the 5th, the military dismantled over 20 fixed loudspeakers aimed at the North. This was completed just one day after the dismantling efforts began on the 4th to ease tensions between the North and South. The dismantled equipment will be stored within the relevant units.