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President Lee Warns Drones to North Could Spark War

1/21/2026

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  • President Lee Jae Myung warned that drones entering North Korea amount to starting a war.
  • He announced an investigation into reports that South Koreans sent drones north.
  • Oh, a civilian graduate student, is questioned for flying drones into North Korea three times since September 2025, reportedly backed by military intelligence.
  • The incident complicates Lee's effort to improve relations with North Korea, which has not engaged in dialogue since late 2023.