Sister of North Korea’s leader says South Korea’s drone regret was sensible but insufficient
Kim Yo-jong called South Korea’s regret over drone incursions sensible but demanded stronger preventive measures to avoid sovereignty violations, warning of severe consequences.
- Following Seoul's probe, Pyongyang issued a warning, saying it would respond to violations of its sovereignty, as Kim Yo Jong issued a linked warning against future incursions.
- Pyongyang says it shot down a South Korean surveillance drone near Kaesong, citing the January incident, and called the violation unacceptable.
- Searching on Tuesday, South Korea's Ministry of Unification raided 18 locations, including suspect sites, and is investigating three soldiers and one spy agency staffer.
- The episode threatens to undermine efforts by South Korea, as Kim Yo Jong warned, `I warn the ROK authorities to pay heed to prevention`.
- Domestically, Yoon Suk Yeol, former South Korean president, has been accused of using drones to scatter propaganda leaflets in 2024, and three civilians have been charged, according to Unification Minister Chung Dong-young.
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DPRK urges S. Korea to guarantee no infringement on sovereignty
PYONGYANG, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has urged South Korean authorities to take measures to ward off any infringement upon its sovereignty as in the case of drone incursion at the beginning of this year, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Friday. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the
‘We don’t care’: North Korea threatens Seoul with dire consequences over drones
North Korea on Friday threatened a “terrible response” if it detects any more drones buzzing across the border from the South. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sought to repair ties with North Korea since taking office last year, criticising his predecessor for allegedly sending drones to scatter propaganda over Pyongyang. But North Korea said it shot down a surveillance drone just last month, an incident which threatens to blight Lee’s …
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have flared up again after North Korea warned of a strong response if a South Korean drone is detected encroaching on its territory again. Seoul is currently investigating the incident.
North Korea warns of ‘terrible response’ over South Korean drone flights
North Korea on Friday warned of a “terrible response” if more drones cross its border from the South, escalating tensions despite Seoul’s efforts to improve ties. Pyongyang said it shot down a surveillance drone last month. Kim Yo Jong cautioned that further incursions would trigger severe consequences.
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