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Why does North Korea continue sending balloons filled with garbage across the border?

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South Koreans have been advised to beware and not to touch falling objects suspected to be from North Korea. Source: AAP / AP

Over the past few days, North Korea has sent hundreds of balloons full of garbage and manure towards South Korea. South Korea responded by withdrawing from the 2018 military pact. SBS Russian discussed the news with Dr Leonid Petrov, expert in North and Sounth Korea.

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Over the past few days, North Korea has sent hundreds of balloons full of garbage and manure towards South Korea. South Korea responded by withdrawing from the 2018 military pact. SBS Russian discussed the news with Dr Leonid Petrov, expert in North and Sounth Korea.

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