North Korean hot air balloon explodes over South Korean presidential residence

A North Korean hot air balloon exploded over the residence of the President of South Korea Anastasia Kolesnikova

Against the backdrop of the involvement of the DPRK military in the war in Ukraine, tensions are growing between Seoul and Pyongyang. North Korea has resorted to another provocation against its enemy.

According to Yonhap, on October 24, another balloon with garbage launched by the DPRK landed on the territory of the presidential residence in Seoul.

Pyongyang plays on Seoul's nerves

Even in the morning, the South Korean military announced that the DPRK had launched several balloons and warned that they could fly towards the capital area of ​​Seoul.

The forecast actually came true. One of the balloons exploded in the air, scattering garbage around the Yongsan presidential complex. The trash inside the balloon did not pose a threat. It was safely collected.

It is known that among the trash there were propaganda leaflets criticizing President Yoon Suk-yul and the First Lady. The head of South Korea was mocked. It was said that Yoon Suk-yul was making “sleepy talk about the end of the regime in the face of a nuclear power.”

Reference: Thus, in mid-October, the DPRK accused Seoul of sending drones with propaganda leaflets to Pyongyang. In response, Kim Jong-un ordered the border artillery to be put on full combat alert. At the time, South Korea noted that if even one of its citizens were harmed, it would mean the end of the regime in the DPRK.

Another postcard called the first lady a modern-day “Marie Antoinette,” the French queen associated with extravagance, detailing the cost of her accessories such as necklaces and earrings.

This is the first time North Korea has sent balloons containing leaflets that directly criticize the president and his wife. It is also the second such incident after a North Korean balloon landed at the presidential complex on July 24.