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2024 - 10 - 12

Sisterly Spats in the Sky: Kim Yo Jong's Drone Drama!

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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong takes aim at South Korea over alleged drone flights. Will the skies clear or escalate?

In a dramatic twist in cross-border relations, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has launched a fierce verbal tirade against South Korea over claims that SoKor drones were spotted spreading anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets. Speaking to state media, she accused the South of sending military drones into North Korean airspace, referring to South Korean forces as "military gangsters". The recent drone sightings have sparked outrage in North Korea, with Kim Yo Jong warning that her country could retaliate with a 'terrible catastrophe' if such violations continue.

The tension arose when North Korea claimed that a number of South Korean drones flew over Pyongyang, scattering a 'huge number' of leaflets that attempted to undermine the North's regime. The allegations came as North Korea was already on high alert regarding aerial incursions, amid rising military tensions in the region. An official from Pyongyang stated, “This is not just a minor incident; it’s a declaration of war against our dignity!” Meanwhile, South Korea remains tight-lipped, neither confirming nor denying the claims, which is fueling further ire from the North.

Adding to the drama, the North Korean Foreign Ministry dutifully issued a statement accusing the South of conducting multiple drone infiltrations in October. With every accusation, the rhetoric escalates, showcasing the sibling rivalry at its best, where political paraphernalia meets high-flying drones. While the drone saga continues, it’s evident that disagreements have taken to a new level, hovering just above the tense waters of the Korean Peninsula.

So, while Kim Yo Jong warns of potential skies filled with doom, South Korea seems to be playing a diplomatic game of dodgeball in the air. As the two nations grapple with each other through drones and threats, it’s essential to remember that both sides need room for dialogue just as much as they need the skies free of drones. Kim Japan’s motives and diplomacy often crowd the headlines, but there’s certainly room for laughter in finding out which side can actually get the last laugh!

In a fun tidbit, did you know that North Korea has previously set up balloon launches to release propaganda leaflets into South Korea? And here's another nugget: while the drone drama unfolds, North Korea is constantly figuring out innovative pleasure, it even launched a series of art exhibitions showcasing the magnificence of Pyongyang! Talk about a creative distraction amidst a sky full of threats!

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North Korean leader's sister threatens South over drone flights (Voice of America)

North Korea claims South Korean drones carrying anti-North propaganda leaflets were detected in its skies this week.

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North Korean leader's powerful sister Kim Yo Jong warns of 'horrible ... (The Straits Times)

Ms Kim Yo Jong said Seoul's refusal to confirm the allegations meant that the drones were sent by “the military gangsters”, referring to Seoul's forces.

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N. Korean leader's sister warns of 'catastrophe' if S. Korean drones ... (koreatimes)

Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned Saturday that Seoul will face a 'terrible catastrophe' if South Korean drones ...

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North Korea says South Korean drones scattered leaflets over ... (Reuters)

North Korea accused South Korea on Friday of sending drones to scatter a "huge number" of anti-North leaflets over its capital Pyongyang, in what it called ...

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North Korea accuses South of drone intrusions, warns of ... (News.Az)

In a statement on Saturday, the North Korean Foreign Ministry claimed that South Korea had conducted three drone infiltrations over Pyongyang in Octob...

North Korean leader's sister raps South over drones (The North West Star)

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Seoul of avoiding responsibility for the...

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North Korean leader's sister threatens South Korea over drone flights (Los Angeles Times)

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused South Korea of deliberately avoiding responsibility for the alleged flights of South Korean ...

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Sister of North Korean leader lashes out at South Korean drones (The Straits Times)

She warned Seoul of a 'horrible disaster' if South Korean drones are found flying over Pyongyang. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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North Korean leader's powerful sister warns of 'horrible' response to ... (Business Recorder)

SEOUL: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned Saturday that Seoul would face a “horrible...

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Sister of North Korean leader lashes out at South Korean drones (Reuters)

SEOUL, Oct 13 (Reuters) - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on Saturday warned Seoul of a "horrible disaster" if South ...

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North Korean leader's powerful sister warns of 'horrible' response to ... (The Japan Times)

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned Saturday that Seoul would face a "horrible disaster" if unmanned drones reached Pyongyang ...

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