Ganghwa County officials meet military leaders to discuss border security

Ganghwa County officials met with high-ranking commanders from the Army Capital Corps and the Marine Corps 2nd Division on October 28 to discuss security issues in the border region and strengthen cooperation for resident safety.

The meeting addressed rising tensions caused by North Korean military activities, including the deployment of self-propelled guns, blasting operations for tactical roads, and the potential resumption of propaganda broadcasts toward the South. Additionally, wooden mines, likely washed away from North Korean territory due to heavy rains, have been discovered along the Ganghwa coast.

Participants agreed to reinforce the integrated defense system and maintain communication to minimize resident inconvenience during military operations. Ganghwa County Mayor Park Yong-cheol emphasized the need to coordinate with central government agencies and Incheon City to prepare for noise pollution if propaganda broadcasts resume, ensuring that residents can maintain their daily lives despite the security situation.