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Trash War Escalates: North Korea Sends Junk Balloons to South Korea

North Korea launches 350 garbage-filled balloons, causing tension and military readiness in South Korea.

Trash war escalates as North Korea sends more junk balloons to South Korea. Pyongyang launched approximately 350 garbage-filled balloons into South Korea, particularly Seoul, leading to increased military readiness and rising tensions in the region. South Korea retaliated by slamming North Korea for the provocative act, with threats to restart anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts. The balloon launches are part of the ongoing Cold War-style campaigns between the two countries, exacerbating the already strained inter-Korean ties.

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South Korea reacts strongly to the fresh trash balloon launches by North Korea. With tensions escalating, South Korea criticized North Korea for sending more balloons southward, endangering the peace and stability of the region. The latest balloon launch comes as part of a series of provocative actions by North Korea, including missile tests and surveillance satellite launches.

North Korea continues to send trash balloons over the border despite South Korea's warnings. The recent batch of balloons carrying trash across the border sparked concerns about the spread of parasites like roundworms. The ongoing balloon launches symbolize the deep-rooted animosity and complex dynamics between North and South Korea, highlighting the challenges of achieving lasting peace and reconciliation in the Korean Peninsula.