North Korea accuses South Korea of using Christmas tower as “psychological warfare”

North Korea isn’t in the Christmas spirit.

The nation is accusing neighbor South Korea of lighting a Christmas tower along the border between the two countries as a form of “psychological warfare.”

According to the state news organization, Korean Central News Agency, the tower on the Aegibong mountain peak in Kimpho City ”is nothing but a crafty artifice to escape public criticism at home and abroad.”

The Associated Press reports that the 100-foot Christmas tree-shaped tower would be visible to North Koreans living along the demilitarized zone between the countries. It is the first time in two years that Christian groups have been allowed to light the tower, according to AP.

The so-called divisive motives behind the South Korean Christmas tower “can never be tolerated,” according to the KCNA. North Korea also vaguely threatened that it would take action in response to the Christmas tower.

Bah humbug.

By Kelsey Osterman /// December 24, 2012

About Kelsey Osterman

Kelsey is the weekend editor at Red Alert. She loves writing, exploring and asking questions. When she isn't reporting, she can be found reading, playing sports, socializing, cheering for her favorite teams or drinking too much coffee. Kelsey was born and raised in St. Paul, Minn., but moved to the District shortly after graduating from college. She attended Biola University in La Mirada, Calif., and received a bachelor's degree in print journalism and a minor in biblical and theological studies. Follow her on Twitter at @kelseyosterman.