North Korea sends trash-filled balloons across the South Korean border

North Korea has launched over 90 balloons containing propaganda leaflets, rubbish, and suspected excrement into South Korea. The balloons were found in Gyeonggi and Gangwon provinces, prompting South Korean authorities to issue warnings to residents to stay indoors and avoid touching any unidentified objects. The military cautioned that the balloons might contain "filthy waste and trash" and urged the public to report any suspicious items to the authorities.

This action follows North Korea's threat to retaliate against the "frequent scattering of leaflets and other rubbish" by South Korean activists near the border. South Korea's military condemned the balloon launches as a "clear violation of international law" and expressed concerns over the safety of its citizens. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the two Koreas, which have a history of using balloons for propaganda purposes since the Korean War.