Overview

• North Korea claims US and South Korea conducted reconnaissance missions with dozens of planes and drones.
• Vice Defense Minister Kim Gang Il alleges espionage activities reached wartime levels between May 13 and 24.
• Pyongyang criticizes South Korea's navy for increased patrols and alleged maritime border breaches.
• North Korea condemns the sending of anti-regime leaflets by South Korean activists as provocative.
• Kim warns of immediate military action if North Korea's sovereignty and security are compromised.