Feb 12 • 22:08 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

North Korea threatens with 'terrible response' over new drone incident

North Korea has issued a warning of a 'terrible response' if South Korea conducts new drone incursions, following a recent incident and investigations in Seoul.

On Friday, North Korea threatened a 'terrible response' if South Korea were to invade its airspace with unmanned aerial vehicles once again, according to the state-run news agency KCNA. This statement follows recent investigations in Seoul where South Korean authorities raided offices of the country's intelligence service to determine responsibility for an incident in January, during which North Korea claimed to have shot down a South Korean spy drone near the Kaesong Industrial Complex. Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, issued a stern warning through KCNA, stating that any repeat of such provocations that violate the 'inviolable sovereignty' of North Korea would surely provoke a severe reaction. The rhetoric underscores the heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula and reflects North Korea's sensitivity regarding military incursions by its southern neighbor. The incident is significant not only due to the potential for military escalation but also in the context of the broader geopolitical landscape, where disputes over sovereignty and military activity frequently escalate into confrontation. North Korea's warnings highlight the fragile state of relations between the two Koreas and point to the ongoing challenges in managing peace and security on the Korean Peninsula.

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