Tensions Soar: North Korea Alleges South Korean Drone Invasion
North Korea claims to have found remains of a South Korean drone in Pyongyang, accusing South Korea of infiltration. While South Korea's military calls these allegations unfounded, tensions escalate with threats from the North. The issue comes amidst increased military activities and psychological warfare between the two nations.
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In a recent escalation on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea announced on Saturday that it discovered the remains of a South Korean drone in its capital, Pyongyang. The North claims this finding proves South Korea's military was responsible for unauthorized flights over the city earlier this month.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff quickly dismissed the North's accusation, calling it "unilateral" and too baseless to warrant a detailed response. Meanwhile, North Korea's Korean Central News Agency released images showing the damaged drone, which they assert aligns with those seen at a South Korean parade in October.
As both countries up the ante in their psychological warfare tactics, tensions are at their highest in years. The conflict intensifies amid accusations of North Korean support for Russia in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, further straining international diplomatic relations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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