North Korea accused South Korea of sending a spy drone to photograph them and various sites, warning that consequences will follow if the violations do not cease.
On Saturday, 10 Jan 2026 GMT+7, North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) issued a government statement accusing South Korea of sending a spy drone that intruded into their territory again during the past month, releasing images of the drone wreckage that was shot down.
The statement said North Korean forces tracked a drone "heading north" near Kanghwa County, along the South Korean border, in early January before deciding to shoot it down near Kaesong city in North Korea.
"Surveillance equipment" was installed on the drone, and analysis of the wreckage found video recordings of "important targets" in North Korea, including areas near the border.
Photos of the alleged drone released by KCNA show the wreckage of a winged aircraft lying on the ground alongside gray and blue component sets identified as surveillance cameras.
South Korea stated it has no record of such a flight, while South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek said the drone referenced by Pyongyang "is not a model used by our military."
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said a national security meeting would be held Saturday to discuss the matter. A subsequent presidential office statement said Lee ordered a joint military and police investigation team to conduct an "urgent and thorough investigation."
When asked about the possibility of a civilian operating the drone, Lee responded, "If true, it would constitute a serious crime threatening peace on the Korean Peninsula and national security."
North Korea also warned that the Seoul government would face severe consequences if the incursions continue.
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Source:cna