North Korean Balloon Lands on Seoul Compound

Trash from a North Korean balloon landed on South Korea's presidential compound in Seoul, marking the second such incident since late May, part of North Korea's Cold War-style psychological warfare campaign. South Korea's presidential security confirmed that the debris contained no hazardous materials, alleviating immediate security concerns despite the incident raising questions about the vulnerability of key facilities. The balloons reportedly carried propaganda leaflets criticizing President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, with North Korea using GPS technology for targeted distribution. The South has accused North Korea of retaliating against anti-Pyongyang propaganda, while also warning of severe consequences if South Korean safety is compromised. Experts suggest that North Korea likely lacks the sophisticated technology to accurately target specific locations with these balloons. The South Korean military has responded by broadcasting anti-North Korean messages along the border while refraining from shooting down the balloons due to safety concerns.