Analysis Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’While South Korean military likely behind infiltration, possible NGO involvement raises risk of uncontrolled escalation In a stunning turn of events, North Korea accused South Korea on Friday of infiltrating its airspace with drones and scattering anti-regime leaflets over the skies of Pyongyang. The alleged incursions, which reportedly took place on Oct. 3, 9 and 10, coincided with the 79th anniversary celebrations of the Workers’ Party of Korea, potentially embarrassing the DPRK leadership and raising serious security concerns. Seoul has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement, but available evidence suggests that the South Korean military could very well be responsible, possessing advanced drone capabilities to carry out such an operation and the motive © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |