North Korea has deployed self-propelled artillery pieces along its western border with South Korea, NK News confirmed Tuesday, as troops continued work to fortify the frontier.

Photos and videos captured by NK News at the Aegibong observatory in Gimpo showed at least three artillery pieces on the northern side of the Jogang River separating Aegibong from North Korea, with no soldiers visible near them at the time.

Nearby, people could be seen digging and carrying materials along border fences, continuing North Korea’s efforts since 2024 to build new fortifications and formalize its separation from the South.

The images confirm recent