North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace



News North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’ Colin Zwirko October 14, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Koreans point at photos published in the Rodong Sinmun on Saturday of leaflets reportedly dropped on Pyongyang by a South Korean drone, which criticize leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter's luxurious lifestyle. \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 14, 2024) North Korea warned on Monday that it has put border artillery and possibly nuclear missile units on high alert in response to an alleged South Korean drone intrusion, threatening to retaliate with military force if more aircraft enter its airspace. In a series of statements, Pyongyang’s defense ministry accused Seoul of planning to send more drones and repeated earlier threats to attack the South, announcing that its troops are ready to strike pre-set targets. North Korea warned on Monday that it has put border artillery and possibly nuclear missile units on high alert in response to an alleged South Korean drone intrusion, threatening to retaliate with military force if more aircraft enter its airspace. In a series of statements, Pyongyang’s defense ministry accused Seoul of planning to send more drones and repeated earlier threats to attack the South, announcing that its troops are ready to strike pre-set targets. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’

Colin Zwirko October 14, 2024

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

North Koreans point at photos published in the Rodong Sinmun on Saturday of leaflets reportedly dropped on Pyongyang by a South Korean drone, which criticize leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter's luxurious lifestyle. | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 14, 2024)

North Korea warned on Monday that it has put border artillery and possibly nuclear missile units on high alert in response to an alleged South Korean drone intrusion, threatening to retaliate with military force if more aircraft enter its airspace.

In a series of statements, Pyongyang’s defense ministry accused Seoul of planning to send more drones and repeated earlier threats to attack the South, announcing that its troops are ready to strike pre-set targets.

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