Overview
- North Korea says it used electronic warfare to force down a drone on Jan. 4 near Kaesong and cites a similar Sept. 27 case originating from Paju.
- KCNA published photos of wreckage and retrieved images, claiming the craft carried surveillance gear and was programmed for a roughly 156 km, three-hour flight.
- South Korea’s defense ministry says the drones are not models it operates, reports no military flights on those dates, and is probing possible civilian involvement.
- President Lee Jae Myung ordered a joint military‑police investigation and called a national security meeting, calling any confirmed cross‑border flight a serious crime.
- Kim Yo Jong demanded a detailed explanation and warned of consequences, while outside analysts say the components shown look commercial and the evidence remains unverified.