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N Korea at crossroads

North Korea drone entered no-fly zone near Yoon's office, South says

Joint Chiefs of Staff reverses earlier denial after analyzing Dec. 26 intrusion

A North Korean drone briefly entered a no-fly zone surrounding South Korea's presidential office when it intruded into the South's airspace on Dec. 26.   © Reuters

SEOUL (Reuters) -- A North Korean drone briefly entered a no-fly zone surrounding South Korea's presidential office when it intruded into the South's airspace last week, Seoul's military said on Thursday, fueling criticism over its air defenses.

The drone was among five North Korean drones that crossed into the South on Dec. 26, prompting South Korea's military to scramble fighter jets and helicopters. The military was criticized for failing to bring down the drones, which flew over the South for hours.

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