The speakers had previously been used to blast anti-North Korean propaganda, but the new liberal government in South Korea halts the broadcasts as it looks revive dialogue with Pyongyang.

SEOUL and LONDON -- The South Korean military began dismantling loudspeakers that had been placed along its border with North Korea, South Korea's Defense Ministry said.

In 2000, Mr Ahn Hak-sop decided to stay, saying he would “fight until the US military leaves South Korea.” Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.