South Korea vows military response to North’s balloons, stoking escalation fears
Incheon International Airport, one of Asia’s busiest, experienced temporary stoppages on Monday after a balloon was spotted nearby.
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Incheon International Airport, one of Asia’s busiest, experienced temporary stoppages on Monday after a balloon was spotted nearby.
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