Tension between North and South Korea

North Korea floated balloons carrying trash toward South Korea, prompting South Korea's military to respond with full-scale loudspeaker broadcasts. The tension near the border escalated due to North Korea's actions.

Florida Governor Bans Balloon Release

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning the 'intentional release' of balloons in the state to protect the environment and wildlife, with exemptions for children under 6 years old.

North Korea Sends Balloons with Garbage and Feces Across Border

North Korea sent balloons loaded with garbage and feces across the border, triggering air raid sirens in South Korea. This was in response to South Korean groups sending leaflets, music, or videos into the North. South Korean residents were panicked by the air raid alerts, and the balloons were found to contain trash, propaganda leaflets, and feces.

North Korea Sending Balloons to South Korea

South Korean residents expressed anxiety after North Korea sent balloons across the border, found in various parts of the country.

North Korea launches balloons with waste and propaganda

North Korea launched over 200 balloons containing waste and propaganda across the Korean peninsula, prompting South Korea to dispatch response teams to investigate. The balloons carried trash, bottles, old batteries, leaflets, and fertilizer. South Korea warned citizens not to touch the objects and criticized North Korea's actions as violating international law.

Military Balloons in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Ukraine and Russia are engaged in a conflict involving the alleged use of military balloons, reminiscent of historical instances like Chinese spy balloons in the US. Russia claims to have shot down Ukrainian balloons carrying explosives, which they classify as 'terrorism.' The use of military balloons is a new trend in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.