Explosions have been heard in South Korean border villages for days, making residents uneasy

The northwestern border area of ​​South Korea has continued to hear explosions from the direction of North Korea in recent months, up to dozens of times a day. (Reuters photo)

The northwestern border area of South Korea has continued to hear explosions coming from the direction of North Korea in recent months, with up to dozens of explosions a day causing uneasiness among local residents.

Yonhap News Agency reported that based on various sources, explosions have been heard continuously in Songhae Myeondang Mountain, Ganghwa County, Incheon City, South Korea since July this year, up to dozens of times a day.

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The straight-line distance between Dangsan-ri and North Korea is only about 2 kilometers, and the dust rising from the explosion site can even be seen with the naked eye. It is understood that the relevant explosions were caused by North Korea's blasting operations in order to build a "tactical road" in the border area.

As the sound of explosions continued to be heard, residents and tourists reported the situation to relevant units and institutions. The Ganghwa County government stated that based on military research and judgment, North Korea’s related blasting operations are not a military provocation and will not pose a threat to South Korea.

The Ganghwa County Government stated that it will continue to communicate and cooperate with the military in the future to develop relevant response measures to minimize the negative impact on residents while ensuring their safety.