SEOUL, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The South Korean military on Monday began removing loudspeakers that had been installed along the DMZ to blast anti-Pyongyang messages across the border, Seoul's Defense Ministry said.
"This is a practical measure that will help ease tensions between the South and the North, as long as it does not affect the military's readiness posture," the ministry said in a text message sent to reporters.
In June, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered the suspension of the broadcasts, which included news, K-pop music, and information about democracy and life in South Korea.
The removal of the speakers was a follow-up to the June suspension and is expected to be completed this week, ministry spokesman Col. Lee Kyung-ho said at a press briefing.
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