North Korea says it will sever hotlines with South Korea
North Korea has announced that it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step towards shutting down all contact with Seoul,
This is in retaliation for actions taken by defectors who have been sending anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border.
State News Agency KCNA made the announcement today as Seoul also confirmed that Pyongyang had refused to receive calls from its liaison office after making the threat.
