Residents of South Korea living near the border with North Korea received an unexpected warning not to gaze skyward, initially fearing an aerial assault. However, the source of alarm turned out to be a peculiar skirmish. North Korea orchestrated an unconventional retaliation by dispatching over 150 balloons laden with refuse and excrement across the border. Various media outlets showcased images of these balloons transporting bags filled with waste materials.

The origins of this odd confrontation trace back to South Korean activists who, in the past, had sent balloons containing anti-Kim Jong Un messages, along with monetary offerings and USB drives. In response, North Korea opted for this unorthodox reprisal. This recent development has heightened tensions between the two neighboring nations.