North Korea’s state media KCNA reported on Tuesday that South Korea will face “devastating consequences” for dropping anti-Pyongyang leaflets over North Korea.
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a senior party official, issued the warning.
Leaflets Cause Inconvenience to North Korean Residents
Kim Yo Jong stated that large balloons carrying anti-Pyongyang leaflets from South Korea were found in her country, causing inconvenience to residents. She said the situation seemed to be becoming unacceptable and gave a stern warning to South Kore.
Rare Photos Show Leaflets Being Burned
The North’s state media published rare photos showing the leaflets flown in from South Korea being burned, along with a pack of cold medicine.
The photos suggest North Korea is taking the issue seriously and is willing to retaliate if South Korea continues to send the leaflets.
North Koreans caught attempting to defect face severe punishment, including death, according to human rights groups and defectors who have been in the country
The warning from North Korea highlights the sensitivity of the issue and the potential for escalation if South Korea does not heed the advice.
