N.K. leader's sister warns of 'new counter means' at border with S. Korea

What happened: Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned of "new counter means" at the border with South Korea, saying they will enter alert duty along the southern border line and that loudspeakers against the ROK will be on standby in a matter of days. Key numbers: Remarks came Oct. Why it matters: She said the permanent border fortification project would considerably lower the danger of military conflict between the DPRK and the ROK and solve many complicated problems.

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned of "new counter means" at the border with South Korea, saying they will enter alert duty along the southern border line and that loudspeakers against the ROK will be on standby in a matter of days.

She said the permanent border fortification project would considerably lower the danger of military conflict between the DPRK and the ROK and solve many complicated problems.