North Korea vows response as it accuses the South of flying drones across the border

Fragments of a drone lie scattered on the ground in Muksan-ri area, Kaepung District, Kaesong City, North Korea, after North Korea said on Saturday (Jan 10) that South Korea sent another drone into North Korean airspace on January 4, according to North Korean state media KCNA, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on January 10, 2026. - KCNA via Reuters

SEOUL: North Korea's military accused South Korea of flying drones across the border between the nations this week, warning Saturday (Jan 10) that South Korea will face consequences for its "unpardonable hysteria.”

South Korea quickly denied the accusation. But the development is likely to further dim prospects for efforts by South Korea's liberal government to restore ties with North Korea.