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South Korea Shrinks Border Control Line, Opens 270 km² Zone

6/17/2026

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Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back announced the Civilian Control Line will be cut to six km, opening 270 sq km near the North Korean border in 2027.
The change eases flight approval for agricultural drones in the new zone.
Councilor Park Heung-yeol said construction on private land in the zone still requires military approval.
South Korea removed K-pop loudspeakers broadcasting into the North last year under Lee Jae Myung’s tension-easing plan.

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Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back announced the Civilian Control Line will be cut to six km, opening 270 sq km near the North Korean border in 2027.
The change eases flight approval for agricultural drones in the new zone.
Councilor Park Heung-yeol said construction on private land in the zone still requires military approval.
South Korea removed K-pop loudspeakers broadcasting into the North last year under Lee Jae Myung’s tension-easing plan.