Seoul could attack launch sites for North Korean trash balloons, minister warns



News Seoul could attack launch sites for North Korean trash balloons, minister warns Defense chief says ROK has pinpointed some 10 launch locations, but expert says strikes could be seen as overreaction Joon Ha Park October 9, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun during a visit to the ROK Marine Corps' Second Division on Sep. 9, 2024 \| Image: ROK Ministry of Defense South Korea has pinpointed “approximately 10 sites” that North Korea uses to launch trash balloons across the border, Seoul’s defense chief said Tuesday, emphasizing that the military can target those locations in the future “if circumstances warrant.” Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun disclosed the information during the National Assembly’s annual defense ministry audit on Tuesday, responding to questions about Pyongyang’s trash balloon campaign from ruling People Power Party lawmaker Yu Yong-weon. South Korea has pinpointed “approximately 10 sites” that North Korea uses to launch trash balloons across the border, Seoul’s defense chief said Tuesday, emphasizing that the military can target those locations in the future “if circumstances warrant.” Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun disclosed the information during the National Assembly’s annual defense ministry audit on Tuesday, responding to questions about Pyongyang’s trash balloon campaign from ruling People Power Party lawmaker Yu Yong-weon. 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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Seoul could attack launch sites for North Korean trash balloons, minister warns

Defense chief says ROK has pinpointed some 10 launch locations, but expert says strikes could be seen as overreaction

Joon Ha Park October 9, 2024

Seoul could attack launch sites for North Korean trash balloons, minister warns

South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun during a visit to the ROK Marine Corps' Second Division on Sep. 9, 2024 | Image: ROK Ministry of Defense

South Korea has pinpointed “approximately 10 sites” that North Korea uses to launch trash balloons across the border, Seoul’s defense chief said Tuesday, emphasizing that the military can target those locations in the future “if circumstances warrant.”

Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun disclosed the information during the National Assembly’s annual defense ministry audit on Tuesday, responding to questions about Pyongyang’s trash balloon campaign from ruling People Power Party lawmaker Yu Yong-weon.

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