Trash carried by a North Korean balloon fell on the presidential compound in Seoul on Thursday, raising security concerns amid heightened tensions between the two Koreas.
Kabuk 24: This marks the second occurrence of such an event, following a similar incident in July. Fortunately, no hazardous materials were found in the debris, according to South Korea’s presidential security service13.
Escalating Tensions
The balloon drop coincides with increased threats from North Korea, claiming South Korean drones violated its airspace to disperse propaganda leaflets. North Korea has been sending thousands of balloons filled with trash since May as part of a psychological campaign against the South34.
Propaganda Leaflets Found
In a related development, North Korean leaflets targeting President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee were discovered in Seoul. These leaflets criticized the leadership and marked the first instance of such propaganda since the balloon campaign began16.
Government Response
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff condemned the actions, urging North Korea to cease its provocations and warning of potential consequences for further aggression13.
