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North Korea says South Korea infringed on its airspace with another drone on Jan 4
North Korea says the drone flew 156 kilometers over three hours before being downed near Kaesong, accusing South Korea of repeated provocations since last year.
- On Jan. 4 North Korea's military said it struck and forced down an air target that moved north from Ganghwa County into its airspace, crashing near Muksan-ri, KCNA reported citing a KPA spokesperson.
- Pyongyang said South Korea continued provocative drone acts near the border after the change of government in Seoul in June and cited a September last year incursion.
- The drone reportedly flew 156 kilometers over more than three hours and was struck using special electronic warfare assets, with KCNA photos of wreckage and aerial images presented as evidence.
- KCNA warned Seoul would face consequences and said South Korea bears responsibility for escalating tension, complicating President Lee Jae Myung, South Korea's outreach while a South Korean government spokesperson did not immediately respond.
- KCNA's photos of wreckage and electronic parts follow past accusations from October 2024 and September last year, indicating a pattern of drone accusations.
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North Korea claimed that the aircraft entered its airspace from the South for surveillance purposes.Seoul denied the facts and ordered an investigation.
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