Seoul: South Korea has taken the significant step of suspending its loudspeaker broadcasts directed toward North Korea, marking the first cessation of this activity in 1.5 years. The loudspeaker broadcasts have been a longstanding element of the psychological operations employed by South Korea as a method of propaganda aimed at its northern neighbor.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the decision to halt the broadcasts was ordered by Lee, as reported by several major South Korean newspapers including the Kyunghyang Shinmun, Seoul Shinmun, and JoongAng Ilbo. These broadcasts have been a point of contention between the two Koreas, often leading to heightened tensions along the border.

Furthermore, Lee has also focused on the financial sector, calling for strict measures against unfair stock transactions, with this issue being highlighted by newspapers such as Kookmin Daily and Donga Ilbo. Lee’s stance indicates a broader effort to ensure transparency and fairness within the capital markets of South Korea.

In addition to these developments, there is also a notable movement within South Korea’s economic strategy. Lee has expressed a commitment to reforming the tax system to encourage increased dividends for shareholders, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily and echoed in the Korea Herald. This initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance transparency and boost confidence in the capital market.

The cessation of the loudspeaker broadcasts and the focus on financial reforms underscore a period of significant policy shifts in South Korea, reflecting both geopolitical and economic priorities.