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North Korea Accuses South Korea of Drone Flights Over Pyongyang Three Times Since Last Week, Threatens Retaliation

Oct 11, 2024, 12:43 PM

North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones over its capital, Pyongyang, three times since last week, and scattering anti-regime leaflets. North Korea's Foreign Ministry labeled the actions as military provocations and violations of its sovereignty, threatening to respond with force if such incidents recur. South Korea has denied these allegations, calling them irresponsible and dangerous. The South Korean military stated it could not confirm the claims. The situation has escalated tensions between the two countries, with North Korea putting its offensive weapons on full alert at the border and issuing a final warning to South Korea to cease drone flights. North Korea has also sent trash balloons to South Korea.