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South Korea Faces Backlash Over Drone Incursions in North

2/18/2026

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Fragments of a drone were found in Kaesong City, North Korea, after South Korean drone incursions from September 2025 to January 2026.
South Korean officials, including those from military intelligence, are under investigation.
The government regrets the incursions and proposes penalties up to one year in jail or 10 million won.
Kim Yo Jong warned that provocations could have severe consequences.

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Fragments of a drone were found in Kaesong City, North Korea, after South Korean drone incursions from September 2025 to January 2026.
South Korean officials, including those from military intelligence, are under investigation.
The government regrets the incursions and proposes penalties up to one year in jail or 10 million won.
Kim Yo Jong warned that provocations could have severe consequences.