🛸 On January 4, a mysterious drone crossed the southern border into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), and now high-level officials are pressing the Republic of Korea (ROK) for answers. The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Saturday that Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, demanded a “detailed explanation” of the incident.
In her statement, Kim praised the South Korean Ministry of Defense’s pledge not to provoke the DPRK, calling it “a wise choice.” But she insisted the core issue is the drone’s sensitive footage — spanning a uranium mine and its settling pond, the former Kaesong Industrial Zone, and DPRK border guard posts.
“Regardless of who sent the drone,” Kim said, “South Korea’s national security authorities cannot evade responsibility.” She criticized attempts in South Korea to dismiss the event as a mere “civilian case.”
In response, South Korea’s Defense Ministry denied any military involvement, noting that no military drones were in operation on that day and that the drone model doesn’t match those used by the ROK armed forces. President Lee Jae Myung has also ordered a full investigation by military and police teams.
As both sides stick to their claims, this drone incident adds a new layer to tense relations on the Korean Peninsula. Will South Korea clarify what happened, or will this remain another unsolved aerial mystery? 👀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
