Archive · 1 Sep 2025
South Korea Suspends Anti-North Korea Radio Broadcasts
South Korea has stopped a radio program called 'Voice of Freedom' that broadcasts news and information to North Korea.
This is to try and reduce tension between the two countries.
The radio program shared news about North Korea's government, South Korean developments, and even K-pop music.
This is the first time in 15 years that South Korea has stopped these broadcasts.
South Korea's president is trying to talk with North Korea.
But so far, North Korea has said they are not interested in talking.
South Korea suspended the 'Voice of Freedom' broadcast to North Korea.
The broadcasts included news about North Korea, South Korea, and K-pop.
This is the first pause in 15 years.
The suspension aims to ease military tensions.
North Korea has not responded to South Korea's attempts at dialogue.
- Who
- South Korea
- What
- Suspended a military radio broadcast called "Voice of Freedom".
- When
- Monday
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- As part of measures to ease military tensions with North Korea.
- Broadcast Name
- Voice of Freedom
- Reason for Suspension
- Easing tensions with Pyongyang
- Date of Suspension
- Monday
- Previous Broadcast Pause
- 15 years
- South Korean President
- Lee Jae Myung