South Korea Suspends 2018 Military Pact with North

Seoul responds to North Korea's trash-filled balloons by resuming military activities along the border.

North Korea launched around 1,000 balloons carrying trash into South Korea, escalating tensions.
South Korea's suspension of the 2018 agreement allows for live-fire drills and loudspeaker broadcasts.
The 2018 pact aimed to reduce hostilities but had been partially suspended since last year.
Experts warn that the resumption of military activities increases the risk of armed clashes.
South Korean activists continue sending anti-Pyongyang leaflets despite North Korean threats.