Trash Balloons: North Korea's Latest Psychological Tactic

A North Korean balloon carrying trash landed on South Korea's presidential compound in Seoul, the second such incident since May. These acts are part of North Korea's psychological warfare strategy. The balloons also contain propaganda critical of South Korean President Yoon and his wife, amidst tensions involving drones.

Trash from a North Korean balloon descended on Seoul's presidential compound Thursday, according to officials from South Korea. The incident marks the second occurrence since North Korea resumed sending trash-laden balloons to its southern neighbor in a move reminiscent of Cold War tactics.

South Korea's presidential security confirmed that the debris posed no threat. Despite this, North Korea's psychological campaign includes propaganda against President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee. Local media reported the deployment of balloons equipped with GPS for targeted distribution in Seoul.

Meanwhile, North Korea has accused South Korea of deploying drones to disseminate leaflets over Pyongyang, a claim Seoul has neither confirmed nor denied, though it warned of dire consequences if South Korean safety is compromised.

(With inputs from agencies.)