{"id":3875,"date":"2018-09-13T10:36:22","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T01:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.01.asiapress.org\/rimjin-gang\/?p=3875"},"modified":"2018-09-21T15:58:44","modified_gmt":"2018-09-21T06:58:44","slug":"security-foundation-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.02.asiapress.org\/rimjin-gang\/2018\/09\/recommendations\/security-foundation-day\/","title":{"rendered":"\uff1cInside N. Korea\uff1eNorth Korea implements special security measures ahead of Foundation Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(Reference Photo) A soldier blocks a man from entering a station, preventing travel to central Pyongyang. Photographed in Daesung District, Pyongyang in June 2011 by Gu Gwang-ho (ASIAPRESS)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u25c6All entry into Pyongyang blocked off<\/span><\/h2>\n

Reports indicate that, from September 1st<\/sup>, North Korea implemented special security measures to prepare for the September 9th\u00a0<\/sup>celebration of the Day of the Foundation of the Republic. Entry into Pyongyang, where commemorative events were concentrated, was severely restricted and security was tightened near the Sino-Korean border. (Kang Ji-won)<\/p>\n

According to ASIAPRESS reporting partners in North Korea, the issuance of travel certificates for Pyongyang was suspended entirely, preventing people and vehicles from entering the capital city. Additionally, thorough inspections were being carried out at checkpoints on roads and railroads.<\/p>\n

Only people and vehicles registered in Pyongyang could pass through the checkpoints, which caused cargo transportation to virtually come to as top. Merchants sent goods to the cities outside of Pyongyang, such as Nampo and Pyongsong, so that vehicles from Pyongyang could come and pick them up. However, the merchants emphasized caution, saying \"We are not trying to make any reckless moves during the special security period.\"<\/p>\n

Next page: Police search private homes...<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25c6Police search private homes<\/h2>\n

A reporting partner in the northern part of Yanggang Province said that the security forces near the Sino-Korean border are on alert, explaining as follows.<\/p>\n

\"Security at the Sino-Korean border has significantly increased the number of patrols and forbidden soldiers from going on leave. In cities near the border, police and security agents are conducting searches of civilian houses and arresting occupants from outside the city who don\u2019t have proper travel permits.\"<\/p>\n

On September 9th<\/sup> of every year, special rations such as rice and liquor are provided to all residents. However, as of September 3rd<\/sup>, there was no word of rations for this year\u2019s celebration. North Korea, which is currently under sanctions from the international community, has experienced greater economic hardship this year, making it possible that the provision of 'special rations' was postponed.<\/p>\n

Authorities are telling residents that the special security measures will be maintained until the 15th. The lengthy security period may be related to the upcoming visits of South Korean President, Moon Jae-in, and Chinese President, Xi Jinping, which will likely take place after the anniversary celebrations.<\/p>\n

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