South Korea Warns North Korea Over Disruption of GPS Signals
- North Korea disrupted GPS signals near the western border areas of South Korea, impacting civilian aircraft and vessels.
- The disturbances were detected from the cities of Kaesong and Haeju over two consecutive days.
- South Korea's military condemned the actions and warned North Korea about the potential consequences.
On November 9, 2024, South Korea's military reported that North Korea disrupted GPS signals in border areas for the second consecutive day, impacting numerous civilian flights and marine operations. This interference was detected near the cities of Kaesong and Haeju. The South Korean military did not disclose specifics on how North Korea manipulated the signals or the full extent of the disruptions. Increased tensions have arisen between the two Koreas as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continues to showcase advancements in nuclear and missile technology while engaging in various psychological warfare tactics. In response, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff urged North Korea to cease these provocations and threatened accountability for any consequences resulting from the disturbances.