North Korea Calls Out South for Drone Incursions, Threatens Serious Repercussions

North Korea Calls Out South for Drone Incursions, Threatens Serious Repercussions

Post by : Mina Saadi

Jan. 10, 2026 12:22 p.m. 319

North Korea's military has accused South Korea of conducting drone flights over the border this week, issuing a warning that South Korea will face repercussions for what it termed "an unpardonable hysteria." South Korea quickly refuted these claims.

Earlier this month, North Korean forces allegedly employed advanced electronic warfare to down a South Korean drone near a border region. The North Korean military's statement released via state media indicated the drone was equipped with two cameras focused on sensitive areas.

Additionally, the North reported an incident from late September where a South Korean drone entered its airspace and was forced to crash due to electronic countermeasures. The drone was said to have captured critical footage of various North Korean locations.

North Korea condemned these actions as flagrant violations of its sovereignty and cautioned that South Korea would "pay a dear price" for such provocations. Officially, South Korea is known as the Republic of Korea (ROK).

In response, South Korea’s Defense Ministry has denied operating any drones on the claimed dates. The South Korean president has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allegations.

Since June, South Korea's administration has aimed to revive dialogues with its northern neighbor. However, North Korea has persistently dismissed these initiatives. Recently, South Korea’s leader sought China's president's assistance in easing tensions, receiving advice for patience.

North Korea has refrained from engaging in talks with both South Korea and the United States since 2019, following the collapse of nuclear negotiations due to sanction disagreements. Instead, it has focused on bolstering its nuclear capabilities, asserting a hostile "two-state" system aimed at severing ties with South Korea.

Drone operations have historically heightened tensions between the Koreas, with both sides frequently accusing each other of incursion. In 2024, North Korea accused South Korea of sending drones over its capital to distribute propaganda, a claim South Korea could not corroborate.

Though tensions escalated then, they ultimately de-escalated without severe conflict. South Korea has likewise charged North Korea with drone flights over its airspace and reported in late 2022 that warning shots were fired and jets scrambled in response to North Korean incursions.

The ongoing disputes surrounding drone operations continue to exacerbate mistrust and heighten concerns regarding stability on the Korean Peninsula.

#Global News #Asia News #World News

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