North Korea's GPS Jamming Disrupts Flights and Ships in South Korea
Tensions rise as North Korea's electronic warfare tactics impact civilian operations, escalating hostilities on the Korean peninsula.
- South Korea's military reported GPS signal disruptions from North Korea affecting dozens of aircraft and several vessels over two consecutive days.
- The interference was detected near the border cities of Kaesong and Haeju, leading to operational disruptions in the Yellow Sea region.
- South Korea has issued warnings to ships and aircraft, urging caution and demanding North Korea cease its GPS jamming activities immediately.
- The GPS jamming comes amid heightened tensions, following North Korea's recent missile tests and reports of military support to Russia in Ukraine.
- South Korea's response included a ballistic missile launch, demonstrating its readiness to counter further provocations from the North.