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North Korea trash balloons disrupt flights in Seoul, cause rooftop fire

The balloons are part of an ongoing propaganda campaign by Pyongyang against North Korean defectors and activists in the South, who regularly send balloons carrying items such as anti-Pyongyang leaflets medicine, money and USB sticks loaded with K-pop videos and dramas.

25 July 2024, 10:11 IST

North Korea trash balloons disrupt flights in Seoul, cause rooftop fire

North Korea trash balloons disrupt flights in Seoul, cause rooftop fire

North Korea trash balloons disrupt flights in Seoul, cause rooftop fire

25 July 2024, 10:11 IST

North Korea warns of 'devastating consequences' over leaflets from South

At least 29 large balloons carrying anti-Pyongyang leaflets from South Korea were found around North Korea, prompting a blockade in the areas and causing inconvenience to residents, Kim said.

16 July 2024, 04:10 IST

North Korea warns of 'devastating consequences' over leaflets from South

North Korea warns of 'devastating consequences' over leaflets from South

North Korea warns of 'devastating consequences' over leaflets from South

16 July 2024, 04:10 IST

'Instability during flight', says South Korea as it releases video showing North Korean missile exploding early

Footage filmed by a thermal observation device with South Korean frontline units showed a projectile spiralling out of control, then disintegrating.

28 June 2024, 11:30 IST

'Instability during flight', says South Korea as it releases video showing North Korean missile exploding early

'Instability during flight', says South Korea as it releases video showing North Korean missile exploding early

'Instability during flight', says South Korea as it releases video showing North Korean missile exploding early

28 June 2024, 11:30 IST

North Korean trash balloons contain Hello Kitty, parasites: South Korea

North Korea has said the balloons were retaliation for a propaganda campaign by North Korean defectors and activists in the South who regularly send over balloons carrying food, medicine, money and leaflets criticising the North's leaders.

24 June 2024, 07:50 IST

North Korean trash balloons contain Hello Kitty, parasites: South Korea

North Korean trash balloons contain Hello Kitty, parasites: South Korea

North Korean trash balloons contain Hello Kitty, parasites: South Korea

24 June 2024, 07:50 IST

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing

The breach occurred at around 12:30 pm (0330 GMT) on Sunday when the North Korean troops in the Demilitarised Zone separating the two Koreas crossed the military demarcation line.

11 June 2024, 08:09 IST

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing

11 June 2024, 08:09 IST

Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea

The group, which has some 30 core members and is funded by members' own finances as well as donations, has not previously detailed its activities to media.

11 June 2024, 01:40 IST

Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea

Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea

Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea

11 June 2024, 01:40 IST

North Korea resumes sending trash balloons to South Korea

Dozens of balloons with trash attached have been found in Seoul and in areas near the border overnight and early on Sunday, after the South Korean military said late on Saturday the North was again launching them.

09 June 2024, 05:03 IST

North Korea resumes sending trash balloons to South Korea

North Korea resumes sending trash balloons to South Korea

North Korea resumes sending trash balloons to South Korea

09 June 2024, 05:03 IST

Trash talk: South Korea to start anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker broadcasts after North sends balloons with waste

The decision to resume the broadcasts, as a form of psychological warfare, was made after North Korea began launching on Saturday about 330 balloons with trash attached, with about 80 of them dropping over the border.

09 June 2024, 04:36 IST

Trash talk: South Korea blasts anti-Pyongyang broadcast on loudspeakers after North sends balloons with waste

Trash talk: South Korea blasts anti-Pyongyang broadcast on loudspeakers after North sends balloons with waste

Trash talk: South Korea to start anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker broadcasts after North sends balloons with waste

09 June 2024, 04:36 IST

South Korea to suspend military agreement with North Korea over trash ballons

South Korea is suspending a military agreement signed with North Korea in 2018 aimed at easing tensions.

03 June 2024, 07:17 IST

South Korea to suspend military agreement with North Korea over trash ballons

South Korea to suspend military agreement with North Korea over trash ballons

South Korea to suspend military agreement with North Korea over trash ballons

03 June 2024, 07:17 IST

North Korea sends 600 more trash balloons over border, South Korea says

The balloons carrying garbage such as cigarette butts, cloth, paper waste and plastic were found across the capital of Seoul.

02 June 2024, 03:37 IST

North Korea sends 600 more trash balloons over border, South Korea says

North Korea sends 600 more trash balloons over border, South Korea says

North Korea sends 600 more trash balloons over border, South Korea says

02 June 2024, 03:37 IST