North Korea Claims South Korea Flew Drones Over Capital: "Irresponsible And Dangerous Provocation'

A photo released by the South Korean Defense Ministry in June shows garbage carried by trash-filled balloons launched by North Korea across an area of Seoul. North Korea accused its southern neighbor of flying drones over its capital and dropping propaganda leaflets. (Credit: AFP)

North Korea on Friday accused South Korea of flying drones over its capital and dropping anti-North Korean leaflets, saying the incursion crossed the "red line" and could lead to armed conflict, according to reports.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it couldn't confirm the allegations but noted that North Korea has been sending balloons toting bags of trash into South Korean airspace, Reuters reported.