Heightened Tensions at the Korean Border
On October 11, 2024, North Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused South Korea of sending unmanned drones carrying propaganda leaflets into Pyongyang. These flights, allegedly conducted on October 3 and earlier this week, have been labeled a violation of North Korea’s sovereignty. South Korea’s Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun denied the claims, asserting no such operations were carried out. Read more about the escalating situation here. The source of the original report is from Al Jazeera.
Newstro Quick Facts
- North Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs alleged that drones from South Korea were detected over Pyongyang, describing the situation as a dangerous provocation that could lead to armed conflict.
- South Korea’s Defence Ministry denied sending drones into the North, while the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated they cannot confirm the North’s accusations.
- North Korea has previously retaliated against South Korean propaganda by sending balloons filled with rubbish into the South, a practice they continue.