North Korea Permanently Cuts Links with South

North Korea has announced it will permanently sever road and rail links with South Korea, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. This move is framed as a 'self-defensive measure' in response to joint military exercises by South Korea and the deployment of US nuclear assets in the region. The announcement coincides with Supreme People’s Assembly meetings, where potential constitutional revisions were discussed to redefine South Korea as a principal enemy. South Korea has criticized these actions as desperate measures by a failing regime and pledged to respond to any provocations. The situation aggravates already tense relations, with North Korea reinforcing its border defenses and South Korea remaining vigilant. These developments reflect Pyongyang's broader push to alter its approach towards South Korea, raising concerns of increased military tensions on the peninsula.