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A Marine Corps reconnaissance brigade soldier operates an FPV drone during a winter field training exercise in the mountainous area in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon, on Jan. 16. [YONHAP]

How Pyongyang's claim of South Korean drone incursion threatens Lee's ambitions

The Korean Peninsula has been gripped by a sensitive drone controversy over the past two weeks: What began as an angry claim from Pyongyang has spiraled into challenges for President Lee Jae Myung, straining his attempt to revive a fragile peace.

2026.1.22

A drone that North Korea claims was sent by the South Korean military is seen crashed in a tree in this photo carried by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on Oct. 19. The drone is being described by Pyongyang as the same type that was publicly displayed on Armed Forces Day in Seoul earlier this month. [NEWS1]

North claims analysis of drone proves departure from South's Baengnyeong Island

North Korea has doubled down on its claims that South Korea conducted a drone incursion, alleging that an analysis of the recovered vehicle tracked a flight path originating on Baengnyeong Island.

2024.10.28

Manage the situation without a military clash (KOR)

But raising the level of tension with provocative rhetoric is not desirable, either.

2024.10.14

Manage the situation without a military clash

But raising the level of tension with provocative rhetoric is not desirable, either.

2024.10.13

A South Korean Army Apache helicopter flies above Goyang, Gyeonggi on May 25 during an anti-drone defensive exercise. [YONHAP]

Defense Ministry clarifies role of new drone command

South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday issued a decree detailing the duties of a new drone operations command ahead of its planned launch in September amid efforts to counter potential North Korean unmanned aerial vehicle infiltrations.

2023.6.27

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks at a Cabinet meeting at the Central Government Complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Tuesday, where a bill establishing a new drone operations command was approved. [YONHAP]

Cabinet approves establishment of new drone command

South Korea's Cabinet on Tuesday approved the establishment of a drone operations command in September to counter potential North Korean unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) infiltrations.

2023.6.20

[Column] How not to keep fighting yesterday’s war

Our military is confused over where to start the innovation for our armed forces.

2023.1.15

Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byung-joo makes remarks on last month's North Korean drone intrusion at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on Friday. [YONHAP]

Yoon threatens to send drones 'deep' into North Korea

Seoul could send drones deep into North Korea if Pyongyang stages another drone incursion into the South, a high-ranking presidential official told the JoongAng Ilbo on Monday.

2023.1.9

[Editorial] Internal battle over the drone infiltration

The government must thoroughly review our porous aerial defense system before it is too late.

2023.1.8

[Editorial] Shame on the military for drone infiltration (KOR)

President Yoon must hold all related military officers and soldiers accountable for the ominous security breach before it’s too late.

2023.1.6

Tag: infiltration

infiltration

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How Pyongyang's claim of South Korean drone incursion threatens Lee's ambitions

North claims analysis of drone proves departure from South's Baengnyeong Island

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