Border Tensions Escalate: North Korean Balloons Spark Loudspeaker Battle

North Korea floated balloons carrying trash towards South Korea, prompting the South Korean military to respond with loudspeaker broadcasts. The ongoing tension between the two nations continues to rise as both sides utilize psychological warfare tactics. The South condemned the North's actions as vulgar and shameful.

North Korea on Sunday floated balloons carrying trash towards South Korea, escalating border tensions. South Korea's military declared a response with 'full-scale' loudspeaker broadcasts.

South Korea's military warned that North Korea's actions could have fatal consequences, putting full responsibility on the North Korean regime. The Joint Chiefs of Staff characterized the balloon launch as vulgar and shameful, announcing extensive loudspeaker broadcasts on all fronts starting at 1 p.m. today.

For years, South Korean activists and defectors have sent balloons with propaganda into North Korea, angering Pyongyang. In response, South Korea's military resumed its around-the-clock loudspeaker campaign, deeming the North's latest balloon launch as despicable. Since May, North Korea has used thousands of balloons with trash, increasing tensions. South Korea's broadcasts, which include propaganda, world news, and K-pop music, are seen as an effective psychological warfare tactic by officials and activists.

(With inputs from agencies.)