Both nations have reported using such balloons to further their propaganda campaigns since the Korean War in the 1950s.
It is important to note that the incident occurred just a day after a North Korean rocket carrying a military satellite exploded shortly after liftoff from the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground on the country’s northwest coast.
“These acts by North Korea clearly violate international law and seriously threaten our people’s safety.
(We) sternly warn North Korea to stop its inhumane and vulgar act immediately,” said the JCS, as reported by Yohan.
The South Korean military has asked people to refrain from touching the items and to report such sightings to the concerned officials.
Both nations have reported using such balloons to further their propaganda campaigns since the Korean War in the 1950s.
It is important to note that the incident occurred just a day after a North Korean rocket carrying a military satellite exploded shortly after liftoff from the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground on the country’s northwest coast.
Border tensions escalate
A statement from the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported that the fallen balloons seemed to be carrying various types of rubbish, including plastic bottles, batteries, shoe parts, and what is believed to be manure.
“These acts by North Korea clearly violate international law and seriously threaten our people’s safety. (We) sternly warn North Korea to stop its inhumane and vulgar act immediately,” said the JCS, as reported by Yohan.
The South Korean military has asked people to refrain from touching the items and to report such sightings to the concerned officials.
