In an attempt to ease tensions with the north, South Korea is dismantling propaganda loudspeakers at the border

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.

The South Korean military has completed removing loudspeakers for propaganda broadcasts against North Korea along the heavily fortified border, military officials said Wednesday. About 20 fixed speakers installed in the front-line areas had all been dismantled as of Tuesday afternoon,