SEOUL, South Korea — In a symbolic act of defiance, North Korea demolished sections of unused roads connecting the country with South Korea on Tuesday. This choreographed destruction came amidst rising tensions between the two nations after North Korea accused South...
North Korea Destroys Inter-Korean Roads in Escalating Tensions with South Korea
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