politics
April 7, 2026
South Korean president apologizes to Pyongyang over drone incursions
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has apologized to North Korea over drone incursions into the neighboring country
TL;DR
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung apologized to North Korea for drone incursions.
- Lee stated the government was not involved but regretted the military tension caused by individual actions.
- He called the incursions unacceptable and irresponsible, and ordered regulatory changes to prevent future incidents.
- North Korea previously announced downing a South Korean UAV and warned of a 'terrible response'.
- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un described South Korea as the 'most hostile state' and vowed rejection.
- Kim also reiterated North Korea's stance on nuclear weapons as deterrence against the US.
- The South Korean president's office stated Kim's comments undermined efforts toward peaceful coexistence.
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