North Korea launched garbage balloons into South Korea again

By Alimat Aliyeva

Balloons carrying garbage have once again been launched from the territory of North Korea (DPRK) towards South Korea, Azernews reports.

"The DPRK is launching balloons with garbage towards the South," states a mass notification from the Seoul Mayor's Office. Authorities have urged citizens to exercise caution when encountering any fallen objects.

This marks the 31st such incident since late May. The previous occurrence was on October 24, when balloons carrying waste were spotted in the sky.

Interestingly, this form of protest has become a recurring issue in the tense relations between the two Koreas. North Korea has used balloons in the past to send propaganda, leaflets, and, more recently, garbage into South Korean territory, further complicating diplomatic efforts.