
US and South Korea Divided on North Korea's DMZ Actions
A dispute has arisen between South Korea and the US regarding North Korea's activities near the demilitarised zone (DMZ). While Seoul views Pyongyang's fortification efforts as a violation of the armistice agreement, the UN Command (UNC) has stated they do not breach the accord, as they occurred on the northern side of the military demarcation line (MDL). Analysts also note broader disagreements between Seoul and Washington concerning the future role of US Forces Korea (USFK).
