[Kim Yo-jong condemns the South Korean military for worsening the border situation] October 19th, Kim Yo-jong, Minister of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, issued a speech on the 19th, condemning a series of reckless actions by the South Korean military that have led to tense border situations between North Korea and South Korea. Kim Yo-jong said that the South Korean military has been broadcasting provocations through loudspeakers since August, accusing North Korean personnel of "crossing the line" for no reason, and even fired warning shots with automatic rifles and large-caliber machine guns. She said that from August 1 to October 17, South Korea broadcast provocations through loudspeakers as many as 2,870 times and fired warnings 201 times. Kim Yo Jong issued a serious warning against South Korea's actions that threaten North Korea's border security and the personal safety of North Korean soldiers, saying that South Korea's reckless behavior will worsen the situation and lead to serious disasters. Kim Yo Jong also said that in response to the current situation, North Korea's military leadership is studying measures such as strengthening tactical strike methods across the entire southern border and restarting loudspeaker broadcasts to South Korea, and is also considering taking other necessary and appropriate measures. (CCTV News)