The South Korean military has said that North Korea is reverting to its unconventional tactic of sending balloons filled with garbage across the border.
On Saturday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff warned that the balloons could fly as far as northern Seoul. Messages were sent to citizens urging them to be alert to objects falling from the sky and to report any sightings. Associated Press news agency Report.
In the past few weeks, North Korea has… Over 2,000 balloons carrying garbage were sent Such as pieces of cloth and cigarette butts. He has described this strategy as a direct response to anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets being sent across the border by South Korean citizens.
In response to the balloons, South Korea began playing propaganda messages and K-pop songs along the front lines to harass its neighbors. AP Report added.
The last ballooning incident occurred on July 24, when trash from one such balloon fell onto the South Korean presidential palace complex, raising safety concerns about what else could be flown there.
The growing ties between the United States and South Korea have also frustrated North Korea as it has expanded its missile program and made verbal threats to Western countries.
The United States and South Korea have also agreed to expand their joint military exercises.
North Korea has been battling floods in recent days, which have destroyed homes and farmland. The country has also refused any aid from close allies like Russia and China, insisting it is capable of handling the situation on its own.