North Korea digs trenches at border after destroying road and rail links to South Korea

Satellite images show that North Korea has dug at least two large trenches across its border with South Korea. This follows the demolition of unused road and rail links earlier this month, marking a significant escalation in tensions. The trenches were first detected on October 17, shortly after North Korea destroyed sections of cross-border routes. The western trench is about 125 meters long, while the eastern trench is slightly longer at 150 meters. On October 30, North Korea also test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, its first in nearly a year. This launch is part of North Korea's ongoing efforts to enhance its military capabilities amid rising tensions with South Korea and the U.S.