In the last few weeks, relations between Seoul and Pyongyang have witnessed what can be described as a satellite and drone war — somewhat comical, perhaps, but indicative of the potentially explosive problems in inter-Korean relations.
The story began when the North Koreans launched a spy satellite prototype and then, to prove they really did what they claimed, released high-altitude photos of Seoul and Incheon.
In the last few weeks, relations between Seoul and Pyongyang have witnessed what can be described as a satellite and drone war — somewhat comical, perhaps, but indicative of the potentially explosive problems in inter-Korean relations.
The story began when the North Koreans launched a spy satellite prototype and then, to prove they really did what they claimed, released high-altitude photos of Seoul and Incheon.
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