SEOUL – A South Korean government official disclosed Wednesday that private citizens have conducted unauthorized drone operations across the border into North Korea, creating additional strain in the already tense relationship between the neighboring countries.
According to Unification Minister Chung Dong-young, three individuals have carried out drone flights into North Korean airspace on four different occasions since President Lee Jae Myung began his term in office.
The minister indicated these civilian-led drone incursions have contributed to deteriorating diplomatic relations between Seoul and Pyongyang.
