Seoul: The unification ministry has released footage showing the collapse of transmission towers after North Korea severed power lines that South Korea had installed to provide electricity to the now-closed joint industrial park in Kaesong, North Korea. The development follows the South Korean military's observations since November 24, which indicated that North Korean troops were dismantling sections of the power lines along the Gyeongui road, suggesting an intention to demolish the transmission towers. According to Yonhap News Agency, the footage revealed that two transmission towers, located on the North's side of the inter-Korean road, toppled after the power lines were removed. These videos, captured by the South Korean military, highlight the ongoing tensions and the fragile state of inter-Korean relations. The transmission towers, initially constructed by Korea Electric Power Corp. in December 2006, were part of a network of 48 towers, including 15 on North Korean soil, meant to supply electricity to the Kaesong Industrial Complex. However, this power supply was halted in February 2016 following North Korea's fourth nuclear test. North Korea's recent actions appear to be an effort to further sever its ties with South Korea. This move aligns with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's characterization of inter-Korean relations as being between two hostile states. A government official commented that the collapse of the towers was likely due to the inability of the structures to support the weight of the removed power lines. Additionally, the released footage showed a North Korean worker falling from a transmission tower while attempting to cut the power lines, emphasizing the precarious conditions under which North Koreans operate. An official from the unification ministry remarked on the lack of basic safety measures for workers in North Korea, as evidenced by the incident captured in the video.