South Korea, Balloons
South Korea threatens military response to North Korean 'trash balloons'
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Seoul may respond militarily to any casualties caused by North Korea's launching of so-called "trash balloons."
North Korea Faces 'Military Actions' by Seoul Over Trash Balloons
Over the weekend, North Korea launched a further batch of balloons carrying waste across the border, causing chaos in the south and provoking anger from Seoul officials. The response from South Korea signals that the heightening tensions between the two may soon spill over into a more significant confrontation.
Seoul Warns of Military Actions Over North Korea Trash Balloons
South Korea warned of possible military actions if North Korea continues to fly more trash balloons across the border, a rare direct threat of retaliation since Pyongyang started sending them in May.
South Korea Warns Of 'Decisive' Action Against Trash Balloons
South Korea said Monday it would take "decisive military action" if anyone is killed by the wave of trash-carrying balloons being launched across the border by North Korea.
South Korea warns of 'stern military action' as North's trash balloon launches continue
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on Monday warned that it could take "stern military actions" if Pyongyang’s continued trash-laden balloons compromise the safety of the Korean people or when such balloon intrusions "cross the line.
(LEAD) S. Korean military vows 'stern' measures should N. Korea cross the line with balloon campaign
South Korea's military on Monday vowed to take "stern" military measures should North Korea "cross the line" with its ongoing trash balloon campaign or inflict serious damage to the South Korean people.
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