Photo: Balloons carrying propaganda leaflets are floated into North Korea from Imjingak in Paju, Gyeonggi Province near the demilitarized zone on Feb. 16, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's 70th birthday. Propaganda Wars: South Korea Tries 'Balloon Diplomacy' With Northern Neighbors -- Time Magazine
As part of its ongoing campaign to win over North Koreans, South Korea has once again turned to "balloon diplomacy," sending gas-filled balloons skyward with messages and goodies in tow. Although the exact content of the messages is not known, they are believed to reference recent anti-government protests in Egypt and Libya.
According to Reuters, the campaign is aimed at inciting North Koreans to think about "change." It's not quite “Yes We Can,” but perhaps it's a start? Maybe, though few seem optimistic that the Hermit Kingdom will rise up against its Dear Leader, Kim Jong Il.
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North Korea threatens military action over South's campaign -- Reuters
North Korea threatens Seoul with 'sea of fire' -- ABC News (Australia)
North Korea threatens 'firing attacks' on South over leaflets about Mideast turmoil -- Washington Post
N. Korea Threatens South on Balloon Propaganda -- New York Times
South Korea Prods North by Dropping Leaflets Telling of Mideast Protests -- Bloomberg
UPDATE 1-S.Korea leaflets tell North of Egypt, but change unlikely
According to Reuters, the campaign is aimed at inciting North Koreans to think about "change." It's not quite “Yes We Can,” but perhaps it's a start? Maybe, though few seem optimistic that the Hermit Kingdom will rise up against its Dear Leader, Kim Jong Il.
Read more ....
More News On The Conflict Between North & South Korea
North Korea threatens military action over South's campaign -- Reuters
North Korea threatens Seoul with 'sea of fire' -- ABC News (Australia)
North Korea threatens 'firing attacks' on South over leaflets about Mideast turmoil -- Washington Post
N. Korea Threatens South on Balloon Propaganda -- New York Times
South Korea Prods North by Dropping Leaflets Telling of Mideast Protests -- Bloomberg
UPDATE 1-S.Korea leaflets tell North of Egypt, but change unlikely
North Korea threatens military action over South's campaign -- Reuters
North Korea threatens Seoul with 'sea of fire' -- ABC News (Australia)
North Korea threatens 'firing attacks' on South over leaflets about Mideast turmoil -- Washington Post
N. Korea Threatens South on Balloon Propaganda -- New York Times
South Korea Prods North by Dropping Leaflets Telling of Mideast Protests -- Bloomberg
UPDATE 1-S.Korea leaflets tell North of Egypt, but change unlikely -- Reuters
North Korea, South Korea standoff heats up as war games begin -- Christian Science Monitor
SKorea, US begin drills amid NKorea threat -- ABC News
US, South Korea Begin Military Drill Amid North Korean War Threats -- Voice of America
North Korea threatens Seoul with 'sea of fire' -- ABC News (Australia)
North Korea threatens 'firing attacks' on South over leaflets about Mideast turmoil -- Washington Post
N. Korea Threatens South on Balloon Propaganda -- New York Times
South Korea Prods North by Dropping Leaflets Telling of Mideast Protests -- Bloomberg
UPDATE 1-S.Korea leaflets tell North of Egypt, but change unlikely -- Reuters
North Korea, South Korea standoff heats up as war games begin -- Christian Science Monitor
SKorea, US begin drills amid NKorea threat -- ABC News
US, South Korea Begin Military Drill Amid North Korean War Threats -- Voice of America