Kim Yo Jong says North Korea is considering loudspeaker broadcasts toward Seoul
What happened
According to a Reuters report citing KCNA, Kim Yo Jong, a senior North Korean official and sister of Kim Jong Un, said loudspeaker broadcasts toward Seoul are being considered. Other reports say North Korea warned of a 'grave situation' along the border.
When it started
The reports were published on October 19, 2026, and this topic began trending in Mexico that day.
How it spread
Reuters attributes the loudspeaker remarks to KCNA, North Korea's state news agency. A separate RFI report covers the 'grave situation' warning, and a UA.NEWS item cites RMF24 saying Kim Yo Jong suggested strike assets may be deployed near the border. The full statements were not provided.
Why it matters
The provided headlines do not explain the reasons behind the statements. Coverage describes military and border tensions between North and South Korea, but the sources given do not detail the specific causes.