North Korea Escalates Balloon Attacks with Trash and Waste

North Korea has launched hundreds of trash-carrying balloons into South Korea as retaliation for anti-North Korean leaflets sent by activists. The balloons, which contained waste but no dangerous substances, have prompted South Korea's military to issue warnings and recover the debris. This act adds to recent provocations by North Korea, including missile launches and a failed spy satellite attempt. South Korea has urged the North to cease these actions or face severe consequences.