Kim's sibling issues grave warning to South Korea over looming disaster
South Korean drones have reportedly dropped propaganda leaflets multiple times in recent days within the bordering North Korean region, as per North Korean claims, followed by stern warnings. Responding to this alleged penetration of South Korean propaganda drones into North Korean airspace, Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, issued a stern warning. She warned that any discovery of a South Korean drone in the airspace over Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, would result in a "disastrous outcome."
On October 3 and again on Wednesday and Thursday, according to North Korean authorities, South Korea dispatched drones carrying propaganda leaflets into the airspace over Pyongyang. Initially, South Korea's defense minister, Kim Yong Hyun, denied this claim. However, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff later stated that they were unable to confirm whether North Korea's accusations were truthful or not.
In response to South Korea's refusal to confirm the drone actions, Kim Yo Jong, holding a powerful position in North Korea, perceived this as a move by "military thugs." According to North Korea's official news agency KCNA, the drones distributed leaflets filled with inflammatory rumors and waste materials. The alleged act was labeled as a "blatant violation of international law" and a "severe military provocation."
South Korea distributes music and TV shows, North Korea disperses trash
Despite efforts by the Seoul government to halt it, South Korea has persistently launched balloons carrying leaflets, South Korean K-Pop music, and TV shows across the border. Since May, North Korea has retaliated by releasing thousands of balloons filled with trash into South Korea. The South Korean military signaled potential military reprisals if the campaign posed a serious threat to the civilian population, but no damage has been reported yet.
The two Koreas remain in a technical state of war, as the conflict from 1950 to 1953 concluded with an armistice instead of a peace treaty. The current relationship between the two nations is strained due to escalating tensions. Recently, North Korean leader Kim advised that his country would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if confronted by an attack from the South.
The Commission, composed of international diplomats, has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between North and South Korea, urging both sides to exercise restraint and adhere to international law. In light of the ongoing discord, The Commission has proposed a meeting between the leaders of both countries to discuss resolution strategies.
Recognizing the potential for military escalation, The Commission has emphasized the importance of open dialogue and diplomacy, stressing that any solution must prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the Korean people.
