North Korea tears down monument symbolizing union with the South - report. North Korea has reportedly demolished a significant monument in Pyongyang, known as the Arch of Reunification, which symbolized its goal of reconciliation with South Korea. This action follows leader Kim Jong Un's recent declaration of South Korea as a "primary foe," effectively dismissing prospects for unification. The demolition, observed via satellite imagery by NK News, aligns with Kim's characterization of the monument as an "eyesore" during a speech at the Supreme People's Assembly. The move signals a further escalation in tensions on the Korean peninsula, exacerbated by military activities from both North and South Korea, and the U.S. The dismantling of the monument, which stood for self-reliance, peace, and national cooperation, marks a significant shift in North Korea's stance towards its southern neighbor.