North Korea appears to have installed fences south of MDL: lawmaker

What happened: A South Korean lawmaker said North Korea appears to have recently installed fences and structures south of the Military Demarcation Line in Yanggu, Gangwon Province, in the 21st Infantry Division sector, beyond the site of the Sept. Why it matters: The lawmaker said the encroachment is more widespread than previously known and called for stronger preventive measures, citing Kim Yo-jong's remarks singling out the area for increased firepower.

A South Korean lawmaker said North Korea appears to have recently installed fences and structures south of the Military Demarcation Line in Yanggu, Gangwon Province, in the 21st Infantry Division sector, beyond the site of the Sept.

The lawmaker said the encroachment is more widespread than previously known and called for stronger preventive measures, citing Kim Yo-jong's remarks singling out the area for increased firepower.