Road Destruction: North Korea has blown up parts of old roads that used to connect to South Korea.
Location of Explosions: The explosions happened near the military border that divides the two countries.
South Korea's Response: After the blasts, South Korea's military fired warning shots to show they were alert.
Tensions Rising: The situation has become more tense after North Korea accused South Korea of sending drones with propaganda flyers over its capital, Pyongyang.
Video Footage: South Korea released videos showing North Korean soldiers getting ready for the explosions.
Kim Jong Un's Meeting: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with military leaders to talk about the drone issue and possible military actions.
No More Negotiations: Experts believe that blowing up the roads shows North Korea does not want to negotiate with South Korea anymore.
Increased Military Readiness: North Korea has put its army units on standby, ready to respond to any more drone activities.
End of Peace Efforts: Destroying the roads indicates that Kim wants to cut ties with South Korea and no longer seeks peaceful unification.
Past Destruction: This is not the first time North Korea has destroyed signs of cooperation; in 2020, it blew up the empty liaison office used for talks between the two Koreas.