During recent tensions on the Korean Peninsula, a significant report emerged from North Korean state media indicating that approximately 1.4 million members of the Youth Alliance and young students expressed their desire to enlist or rejoin the military over the course of two days, on the 14th and 15th of October. This development follows North Korea’s destruction of sections of the Gyeongui and Donghae railway lines connecting the North and South, further heightening the regional tension.
When asked about these provocative actions, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller called for North Korea to de-escalate the situation. He stated, “We have observed North Korea continuing to take actions that escalate tensions. We will continue to urge them to ease the situation and stop any behaviors that may increase the risk of conflict.”
Additionally, the Korean Central News Agency reported that the 1.4 million young individuals expressed their determination to eradicate all extreme adversaries and criminals, demonstrating North Korea’s commitment to solidifying its military presence amid rising tensions.
