Seoul to ease restricted zone for civilians near North Korean border

South Korea is making a significant move to ease restrictions for civilians near the border with North Korea by reducing the size of the military-controlled buffer zone. This decision comes as part of a broader effort to foster inter-Korean relations and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula. The reduction in the restricted zone is seen as a positive step towards de-escalation and could pave the way for increased civilian interaction and potentially more substantial diplomatic engagements between the two Koreas. This shift reflects a growing willingness to bridge the divide and could have far-reaching implications for regional security and stability.