South Korea says North Korean trash balloons fall on presidential compound again

(CLO) Officials said debris from North Korean balloons fell on the presidential complex in central Seoul on October 24.

South Korea's presidential security agency said one of the balloons released by North Korea exploded over the presidential complex on the morning of October 24, dropping debris to the ground. No dangerous items were found.

North Korea has been releasing balloons filled with trash into South Korea since late May. In July, trash from North Korean balloons also landed on the South Korean presidential residence. There were no hazardous materials and no one was injured.

It is unclear whether South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was at the complex during the latest incident. His schedule indicated he was to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda at his office later on October 24th.

North Korean balloons are seen from the Unified Observatory in Paju, South Korea, on October 4. Photo: AP

Experts believe North Korea may not have the advanced technology to release balloons at specific targets.

"Regardless of whether the balloons have GPS or not, it's crucial to release them in large numbers and at the appropriate altitude based on wind direction and speed so they can move," said honorary researcher Lee Choon Geun at the Korea Institute for Science and Technology Policy.

Mr. Lee stated, "Some media outlets have reported that the accuracy of the balloons has improved, but that's not actually because they're equipped with a guidance system, but rather because it's currently the season when the wind is blowing from the south."

Earlier, North Korea accused South Korea of ​​dropping propaganda leaflets on Pyongyang with drones three times this month, and threatened a military response if it happened again.

Ngoc Anh (according to AP)

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