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North Korea Accuses South Korea of Drone Incursion Over Pyongyang

Pyongyang claims South Korean military drones dropped propaganda leaflets, escalating tensions between the two nations.

  • North Korean state media reported that an investigation confirmed South Korea sent a drone over Pyongyang to distribute propaganda leaflets.
  • Seoul's military has denied sending drones into North Korean airspace, but its Joint Chiefs of Staff have not confirmed the veracity of the allegations.
  • North Korea's analysis of a crashed drone reportedly revealed over 230 flight plans and logs, including a mission to scatter leaflets over Pyongyang.
  • Pyongyang has threatened a 'merciless offensive' if South Korea repeats such actions, while Seoul has dismissed the claims as unworthy of verification.
  • Tensions have increased since North Korea began sending balloons into the South, leading to South Korea resuming loudspeaker broadcasts.
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