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Korean Demilitarized Zone Loudspeakers
North Korea and South Korea—engaged in a low-level military conflict with each other since the Korean War ended in an armistice in 1953—are separated at their border by the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), along which both countries have played propaganda, music, or various other noises on loudspeakers as a form of psychological warfare. This has been dubbed by the media as the “Korean Loudspeaker War”. There have been three periods in which the broadcasts have occurred, each time initiated by South Korea. The purpose of the speakers has been to encourage North Koreans to gain a liking for South Korea, as well as to respond to North Korean aggression without physically escalating the conflict. The United States, allied with South Korea during the Korean War, used loudspeaker broadcasts as psychological warfare on North Korean soldiers from 1950 to 1953. In 1963, South Korea began using speakers along the DMZ, and North Korea began their own broadcasts later. The two countri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wall Between N And S Korea
A wall is a structure and a surface that defines an area; carries a load; provides security, shelter, or soundproofing; or serves a decorative purpose. There are various types of walls, including border barriers between countries, brick walls, defensive walls in fortifications, and retaining walls that hold back dirt, stone, water, or noise. Walls can also be found in buildings, where they support roofs, floors, and ceilings, enclose spaces, and provide shelter and security. The construction of walls can be categorized into framed walls and mass-walls. Framed walls transfer the load to the foundation through posts, columns, or studs and typically consist of structural elements, insulation, and finish elements. Mass-walls are made of solid materials such as masonry, concrete, adobe, or rammed earth. Walls may also house utilities like electrical wiring or plumbing and must conform to local building and fire codes. Walls have historically served defensive purposes, with the te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
