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Lee orders probe, tough penalties over civilian drones sent to N. Korea
- On Jan. 20, President Lee Jae Myung ordered authorities to investigate a civilian suspect who flew a drone into North Korea, saying it is unacceptable and demanding stern measures.
- Earlier this month, North Korea published photos and said drones crossed the border in September last year and on Jan. 4, accusing Seoul of violating its sovereignty.
- A joint military-police investigation team questioned the civilian suspect last Friday, and Lee reprimanded Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back for failing to detect the activity while noting speculation of state involvement.
- Authorities could pursue criminal charges if the civilian suspect flew the drone, and Lee warned that unnecessary escalation could harm the South Korean economy and inter-Korean ties.
- South Korea's military denied operating those drone models and Lee said on Jan. 20 there was a loophole in the monitoring system, raising concerns about surveillance lapses and diplomatic setbacks with Pyongyang.
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Xinhua NewsS. Korean president orders probe into unauthorized civilian drone flights into DPRK
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday ordered thorough investigations into unauthorized civilian drone flights into the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Lee gave the order during a cabinet meeting, saying that it would be unacceptable for drones to be infiltrated into the DPRK for illegal purposes or for civilians to dispatch them into the DPRK territory.
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