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Defense Ministry launches probe into military propaganda unit over anti-Pyongyang leafleting

The Ministry of National Defense has launched an investigation into allegations that a military propaganda unit secretly sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets to North Korea during former President Yoon Suk Yeol's term to provoke the North.

2025.12.5

A leaflet aimed at North Korea flutters from a large balloon in Paju, Gyeonggi, on April 23. [NEWS1]

Unification Ministry says revised law will likely end anti-North leaflet launches

A recent revision to the Aviation Safety Act will help end activists' launches of propaganda leaflets across the border into North Korea, in line with the government's efforts to ease military tensions with the North.

2025.12.3

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Members of the Family Assembly Abducted to North Korea prepares to launch eight leaflet balloons toward the North on April 27 in Paju, Gyeonggi. [FAMILY ASSEMBLY ABDUCTED TO NORTH KOREA]

DP's tactics take air out of PPP's balloon leaflet distribution to North

A legislative committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would effectively ban leaflet balloon launches near the inter-Korean border drawing protests from the main opposition People Power Party (PPP).

2025.9.24

Choi Seong-ryong, head of the Families of Abductees, vows to officially suspend anti-Pyongyang leafleting campaigns during a press conference in the border city of Paju, just north of Seoul, on July 8, 2025. [YONHAP]

Abductee family group to suspend leaflet campaigns against North

A South Korean civic group representing families of abductees held in North Korea said Tuesday it will suspend the distribution of anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border after fielding calls from the Unification Ministry leadership nominees.

2025.7.8

Choi Seong-ryong, head of the Families of Abductees, holds a press conference in front of the Government Complex Seoul in central Seoul on June 16. [YONHAP]

Civic group announces end to controversial anti-North Korea leaflet campaign

The Families of Abductees to North Korea, a civic group led by Choi Seong-ryong, will officially announce an end to its leaflet campaigns targeting North Korea on Tuesday, in a joint press conference with city officials in Imjingak, Paju, Gyeonggi.

2025.7.6

Paju Mayor Kim Kyung-il talks with the Families of Abductees to North Korea on Oct. 31, 2024, as the organization tries to fly anit-North Korea leaflets across the border in Paju, Gyeonggi. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Border city Paju enacts ordinance banning anti-North leaflet launches

Paju, a border city in Gyeonggi, enacted South Korea’s first local ordinance banning the distribution of anti-North Korea leaflets. The ordinance is expected to halt the sending of leaflets by local defector groups and organizations.

2025.7.1

Leaflets bound for North Korea flutter from a large balloon during the ″Safe Return Memorial Ceremony″ hosted by the Families of Abductees to North Korea Association near Peace Land at Imjingak in Paju, Gyeonggi, on April 23. [NEWS1]

Abductee family group to consider not sending leaflets to North

A South Korean civic group representing families of abductees held in North Korea said Tuesday it will consider suspending the distribution of anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border after receiving a positive indication from Seoul.

2025.6.24

A North Korean loudspeaker used for broadcasts toward the South is seen near a guard post in the North, as observed from a border area in Gyeonggi on June 13. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Unification Ministry to discuss measures to prevent anti-Pyongyang leaflet campaigns

The Ministry of Unification said Monday it is set to hold a meeting with related government agencies to discuss measures to prevent activists' sending of anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border.

2025.6.16

Members of the Families of Abductees group prepare to launch balloons carrying leaflets toward North Korea behind the fence at Peace Land in Paju, Gyeonggi, on April 27. [ABDUCTEE FAMILY ASSOCIATION]

Police investigating balloons apparently intended for North

Police are investigating after large balloons carrying materials such as Bibles, USB drives and snacks apparently intended for North Korea were discovered in Incheon and Gimpo, Gyeonggi, as the government signaled a tough stance on future launches.

2025.6.15

The Families of Abductees to North Korea Association prepares to launch eight balloons carrying anti-North Korea leaflets toward the North from behind the fence at Peace Land in Paju, Gyeonggi, on April 27. [FAMILIES OF ABDUCTEES TO NORTH KOREA ASSOCIATION]

Group launches anti-Pyongyang leaflets into North from Paju despite local opposition

The Families of Abductees to North Korea Association launched balloons carrying anti-Pyongyang leaflets early Sunday at Imjingak Pavilion in Paju, Gyeonggi, despite backlash from regional governments and civic organizations.

2025.4.27