# North Korea Deploys Artillery Near DMZ

> North Korea places self-propelled guns near DMZ to intimidate South Korea.
- Title: North Korea Deploys Artillery Near DMZ · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: North Korea places self-propelled guns near DMZ to intimidate South Korea. North Korea deployed self-propelled artillery within view of South Korea as part…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/north-korea-tensions/north-korea-places-self-propelled-guns-near-dmz
- Published: 2026-10-27T16:42:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: north korea, south korea, dmz, self-propelled artillery, military demarcation line, fortification efforts, news, business, world
## North Korea
North Korea has deployed self-propelled artillery within view of South Korea as part of ongoing fortification efforts along the military demarcation line.
## Drills
Soldiers conducted firing-preparation drills using self-propelled guns on Oct. 26, as seen from South Korea.
## Intimidation
North Korea's move appears to be an attempt to intimidate South Korea through military demonstrations.
## Key takeaway

North Korea deployed self-propelled artillery within view of South Korea as part of fortification efforts along the military demarcation line.