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North Korea's GPS Jamming Disrupts South Korean Aviation and Shipping

South Korea urges North Korea to halt GPS interference affecting civilian transport amid heightened tensions.

  • North Korea has initiated GPS signal jamming, impacting numerous civilian aircraft and ships in South Korea.
  • The South Korean military has issued a warning to North Korea, demanding an immediate cessation of these provocations.
  • Experts highlight the potential for serious incidents, including possible aviation accidents, due to the GPS disruptions.
  • This development follows North Korea's recent test of an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile.
  • Tensions are further exacerbated by allegations of North Korean troop deployments to support Russia in Ukraine.
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