Conflicts South Korea reports jamming of GPS signals
North Korea is said to have carried out jamming attacks on GPS signals from the cities of Haeju and Kaesong on Friday and Saturday. According to the South Korean General Staff, several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft suffered "some operational disruptions" as a result.
09.11.2024, 06:22
SDA
The military warned ships and aircraft in the Yellow Sea area to be wary of such attacks. "We urge North Korea to stop its GPS provocations and warn that it will be held responsible for any resulting problems," it added.
North and South Korea have formally remained in a state of war since the end of the Korean War in 1953. The two countries are separated by a demilitarized zone about four kilometers wide. Relations between the two countries are currently at a low point.
North Korea's ruler Kim Jong Un has conducted multiple missile tests this year. He also announced the development of further weapons - including tactical nuclear weapons. In response, South Korea and the USA stepped up their defense cooperation.
Western allies are also concerned about North Korea's intensified cooperation with Russia. NATO recently confirmed the deployment of North Korean soldiers in the Russian region of Kursk on the border with Ukraine. According to US information, there are already 10,000 North Korean soldiers on Russian soil, including "a small number" in Kursk. They could be sent to fight in Ukraine within weeks, it said.
