North Korea faces backlash after South Korea’s military accused them of launching balloons filled with trash and manure into South Korean territory. More than 260 balloons have already been detected carrying items like plastic bags labeled with “excrement,” shoes, plastic bottles, and manure. The military has deployed bomb disposal units to collect the objects, while residents have been warned not to touch them to avoid any potential harm.
The provocative move by North Korea has sparked outrage, with South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff demanding an immediate halt to the “inhumane and vulgar” operation. The incident comes shortly after North Korea’s vice defense minister criticized propaganda leaflets criticizing their regime that North Korean defectors have been sending northward on balloons for years.
This escalation in tensions between the two Koreas highlights the ongoing animosity and the potential for further conflict. The international community is closely monitoring the situation as North Korea’s actions continue to violate international law and pose a threat to the safety of South Korean citizens.