Cross-Border Drone Diplomatic Disputes: Tensions Escalate in Korea

North Korea claims to have found remains of a South Korean drone, stirring tensions with accusations of propaganda missions. South Korea denies the claims, viewing these actions as a ploy. Escalating tensions followed reports of drones over Pyongyang and propaganda responses, deepening the conflict between the nations.

In a sharp escalation of tensions, North Korea announced on Saturday that it discovered remains of a South Korean military drone, accusing it of scattering propaganda leaflets over Pyongyang. This claim, reported by the state news agency KCNA, has brought the fragile peace between the two Koreas to a boiling point.

While South Korea has refrained from confirming or denying the operation of such drones, statements from North Korean officials sternly warned that any confirmed intrusion would be considered a major provocation and tantamount to a declaration of war, promising an immediate retaliatory attack.

Amidst the heightened rhetoric, South Korea's defense ministry dismissed North Korea's accusation as baseless and not worthy of a response. This incident reflects the increasingly tense diplomatic climate, exacerbated by continued cross-border provocations, including North Korea's reported drone flights over its southern neighbor.

(With inputs from agencies.)