Pyongyang: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday demanded that South Korea acknowledge and apologize for a provocation violating its sovereignty after Pyongyang blamed Seoul for drone incursions. Kim Yo-jong made the demand in a statement following the North Korean military's claim last Saturday that Seoul sent drones carrying surveillance equipment across the border to the North in September and on Jan. 4.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Kim Yo-jong stated, "The Seoul government should acknowledge the provocation of violating sovereignty, apologize for it and seek measures to prevent a recurrence." The statement was carried by the Korean Central News Agency, outlining the North's stance on the incident.
Kim further warned that a repeat of such provocations would lead to an "unbearable price," emphasizing that this is not a matter of rhetoric. The demand for an apology and preventive measures highlights the tensions between the two Koreas regarding border security and sovereignty issues.