Last week the government of Kim Jong Un flew hundreds of balloons filled with debris and manure in the direction of South Korea.
From Tuesday night into Wednesday of last week, some 260 North Korean balloons were found in parts of South Korea.
Chemical rapid response and explosive clearance teams were dispatched to recover the debris.
From Tuesday night into Wednesday of last week, some 260 North Korean balloons were found in parts of South Korea.
Chemical rapid response and explosive clearance teams were dispatched to recover the debris.
The military said the balloons carried various types of rubbish and manure but no dangerous substances such as chemical, biological or radioactive materials.
Some of the balloons were found with timers, suggesting they were designed to pop the bags in mid-air.
Some of the balloons were found with timers, suggesting they were designed to pop the bags in mid-air.
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North Korea sends new wave of 700 rubbish-filled balloons into South Korea
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The military advised people to beware of falling objects and not to touch objects suspected to be from North Korea.
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Sunday 2 June 2024 12:50, UK
North Korea has launched hundreds more balloons carrying rubbish towards its southern neighbor, South Korea's military has said.
Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, about 700 balloons flown from North Korea have been found in various parts of South Korea, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
Members of the public are advised to beware of falling debris and not to touch objects suspected to be from the north.
There have been no reports of injuries or damage.
- South Korea has said it will soon take "unbearable" retaliatory steps against North Korea over the balloon launches and other provocations.
Members of the public are advised to beware of falling debris and not to touch objects suspected to be from the north.
There have been no reports of injuries or damage.
Earlier this week, the government of Kim Jong Un flew hundreds of balloons filled with debris and manure in the direction of South Korea. . .
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