Seoul

In a new move to grapple with its neighbour, North Korea has come up with an idea of using enormous balloons to transport floating sacks of trash containing filth across the border.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) of South Korea stated that as of Wednesday morning, the military had detected some 260 balloons sent from the North since Tuesday night, which fell in various locations across the country, including border areas, Seoul and even the southeastern province of South Gyeongsang, source reported.

Images made public by the JCS show two enormous balloons carrying plastic bags, and some damaged items scattering sheets of paper, plastic bits and what looks to be ‘dirt’ onto pavements and roads.

No damage has been detected as of yet, but according to a JCS officer, the fell balloons appeared to have carried a variety of garbage, including plastic bottles, batteries, shoe parts, and even manure, as per sources.

According to the JCS, government agencies are currently analysing the balloons that so far include filth and garbage, and the military is collaborating with the United Nations Command.

North Korea’s actions clearly violate international law and seriously threaten the safety of our citizens, the JCS said, adding all responsibility arising from the North Korean balloons lies entirely with North Korea, and we sternly warn North Korea to immediately stop its inhumane and low-level actions, according to source.