S. Korea investigates alleged civilian drone incursion into NK
The South Korean government has launched an intensive investigation into an allegation that a South Korean drone crossed the border into North Korea, presuming that the drone, if really from the South, was launched by civilians and not the military. The investigation by the Lee Jae Myung administration is focused on showing Pyongyang that it has no intention to provoke, as it has been desperately seeking a breakthrough in stalled inter-Korean talks. According to the presidential office, Lee ordered a swift and thorough joint investigation by military and police to identify the responsible party, saying that if a civilian drone did indeed enter North Korean territory, it would constitute “a serious crime that threatens national security and peace on the Korean Peninsula.” In a statement released Sunday, the presidential office reiterated that the government had “no intention to provoke or incite the North in any way.” “The military will conduct a first-stage probe, which will be followed by a joint examination with the police. The government will make the findings public promptl
