North Korea Launches Waste-Filled Balloons Over South Korea

North Korea has launched hundreds of balloons carrying trash and manure into South Korea in retaliation for anti-North Korean leaflets sent by South Korean activists. This unusual provocation comes as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urges his military to overcome a failed satellite launch and continue developing reconnaissance capabilities. Kim has warned of "overwhelming actions" against South Korea, while his sister, Kim Yo Jong, defended the balloon campaign as a form of expression. The incident has heightened tensions between the two Koreas, already strained by military activities and failed diplomatic efforts.