Tensions Rise as Koreas Exchange Psychological Warfare Tactics

South Korea's loudspeaker broadcasts and North Korea's trash balloons escalate border provocations

• South Korea resumed anti-Pyongyang broadcasts featuring K-pop music and political content.
• North Korea retaliated with balloons carrying trash, including manure and cigarette butts.
• The incident follows an accidental border crossing by North Korean soldiers, deemed a 'simple mistake' by South Korea.
• Both countries have reinstalled propaganda loudspeakers, heightening the risk of military clashes.
• Experts warn that neither side wants to appear weak, increasing the potential for conflict.

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