South Korea Suffers From ‘Sound Bombardment’ From North Korea

Intense noises have disturbed the lives of residents of a village in located close to the border with North Korea. Since July, the situation has worsened with the increase in volume of North Korean speakers, which emit strange sounds such as howling wolves, creaking metal and screams of ghosts for up to 24 hours a day. This escalation of tension is a reflection of the deterioration in relations between the two countries, which intensified under the leadership of Kim Jong-un, leader of the North, and Yoon Suk-yeol, president of the South.

The inhabitants of the village of Dangsan, located just 1 km from the border, have been the most affected by psychological attacks from the North, resulting in difficulties sleeping due to what they call “sound bombardment”. The noises, which are described as extremely irritating and stressful, do not include music or voices, unlike the propaganda broadcasts that were previously common. The situation became even more critical after South Korea resumed its own propaganda broadcasts.

The answer from This action resulted in an increase in the volume of sounds, creating an unbearable environment for residents. The lack of effective solutions on the part of the South Korean government has generated a feeling of abandonment among residents, especially among the elderly, who feel increasingly vulnerable. The deterioration of relations between the two Koreas has directly impacted daily life in the region.

As hostilities increase, many residents choose to isolate themselves in their homes in an attempt to escape the constant noise. The situation has generated a climate of despair and frustration, as the village’s inhabitants find themselves without alternatives to deal with the stress caused by the incessant noise. Therefore, the local community is asking for a more effective response from the government to mitigate the effects of this noise war.

*Report produced with the help of AI
Posted by Victor Oliveira