Kim Jong Un's Sister Warns South Over Alleged Drone Flights

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, has accused South Korea of evading responsibility for alleged drone flights over Pyongyang, warning of a "terrible calamity" if they persist. This declaration comes after North Korea's Foreign Ministry claimed that South Korean drones carrying anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets were detected on October 3, and again mid-week. Heightened tension between the Koreas has reached unprecedented levels, with Pyongyang vowing to prepare "all means of attack" if drone incidents reoccur.

In response, South Korea's defense minister initially denied the allegations, but the military later stated it could not confirm the claims. Kim Yo Jong asserted that South Korea's unclear stance implies it is "either the main culprit or accomplice" in this situation. She emphasized the potential for increased risk of conflict, adding, "The moment a South Korean drone is discovered once again...a terrible calamity will surely occur."

The North and South's relations have deteriorated amid mutual psychological warfare and military escalations. Since May, North Korea has launched balloons filled with trash into the South, which has countered with border loudspeaker broadcasts. Amidst these tensions, concerns grow that North Korea might intensify pressure on Seoul and Washington ahead of the US presidential elections. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned of potential North Korean provocations, including nuclear or ballistic missile tests, aiming to capture Washington's attention. The North's goal remains to solidify its status as a nuclear power and negotiate for concessions. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)