North Korean Trash Balloons Land Near South Korea’s Presidential Office

North Korean balloons carrying trash have been found near South Korea's presidential office, leading to security concerns. The balloons contained no harmful substances. This incident is part of North Korea’s retaliation against South Korean propaganda. Both sides have been engaged in sending airborne materials across the border.

Balloons carrying trash from North Korea have landed near South Korea's presidential office, according to a statement by the Presidential Security Service on Wednesday.

The trash-filled balloons were discovered around the government complex in Yongsan, with officials confirming that they posed no contamination or other risks.

North Korea has been periodically sending these balloons since May, in retaliation against a propaganda campaign by defectors and activists from the South. In response, South Korea's military has resumed loudspeaker broadcasts targeting the North. Another batch of balloons was confirmed on Wednesday, drifting towards Gyeonggi province due to westerly winds.

(With inputs from agencies.)