In a development that feels straight out of a spy thriller 🎬, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has accused the Republic of Korea's (ROK) military of sending a drone over its capital, Pyongyang. According to a report released on Monday by the DPRK's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the drone was allegedly on a mission to scatter anti-DPRK leaflets.
The KCNA cited a spokesperson from the DPRK's Ministry of National Defense, stating that a joint investigation group, which included officials from the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of State Security, conducted a comprehensive analysis. The group reportedly examined flight plans and logs obtained from the drone's flight control module recovered after it crashed.
The alleged incursion took place after the drone took off from Paekryong Island on the evening of October 8. The drone's flight path supposedly led it over several locations, including Jangyon County, the waters around Cho Islet, and Namjoap Islet, before flying over Chollima District and Nampho Municipality, ultimately reaching Pyongyang.
In the early hours of October 9, the drone is said to have scattered political leaflets between the office of the DPRK Foreign Ministry and the Sungri metro station, as well as around the office of the Ministry of National Defense.
Responding to these claims, the ROK's military labeled the DPRK's assertions as \"unworthy\" of verifying or responding to, according to Yonhap News Agency.
This incident adds another layer of tension between the ROK and the DPRK, nations that share a complex and often strained relationship. The use of drones and propaganda leaflets has been a contentious issue in the past, stirring debates over security and sovereignty.
As young people connected to the global narrative, it's essential to stay informed about such developments. What are your thoughts on this high-tech twist in inter-Korean relations? 🚀🌐
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South Korean military responsible for drone over Pyongyang: DPRK
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