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.