North Korea places self-propelled guns near DMZ, Kim urges readiness
· Security · North Korea · South Korea
North Korea has placed self-propelled artillery pieces near the Demilitarized Zone, stirring concern at a border observatory, with analysts identifying the weapons as M-1981 122mm self-propelled howitzers. Separately, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un urged combat readiness at a photo session with army company commanders. The moves add to military tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Why it matters：Artillery near the DMZ raises the risk of escalation on one of the world's most heavily militarized borders and complicates any resumption of dialogue.
Key points
- Analysts identified the weapons as M-1981 122mm self-propelled howitzers.
- Kim Jong-un called for combat readiness at a session with company commanders.
Sources (original reporting)
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