North Korea launches new wave of "garbage balloons" toward South Korea

Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated significantly since May 28, when North Korea began launching thousands of balloons carrying trash, including human waste, across the border. In response, South Korea has suspended a fragile military deal with the North and vowed to take "unbearable" retaliatory steps. The suspension allows Seoul to resume large-scale military training near the border and restart propaganda broadcasts. Additionally, South Korea has warned it may resume propaganda broadcasts into the North if necessary.