S Korea spy agency raided over drone flight into NorthAFP, SEOULInvestigators yesterday raided South Korea’s spy agency, as they probed possible government links to a drone incursion over the North Korean border. The North Korean military downed a drone carrying “surveillance equipment” early last month, according to a statement published by the state-run Korean Central News Agency. Lee has taken a softer approach to North Korea than his predecessor, Yoon Suk-yeol, who was accused of using uncrewed drones to scatter propaganda leaflets over North Korea in 2024. He has vowed to mend ties with North Korea by stamping out provocations, and has even suggested a rare apology may be warranted. Yoon is standing trial on charges he illegally sent drones into North Korea to help create the pretext for declaring martial law in late 2024.

Source: Taipei Times February 10, 2026 16:30 UTC