64% Concerned About Weapon Transportation Due to North Korea’s Balloon Barrage

In response to South Korea’s dissemination of anti-Pyongyang leaflets, food, medicine, money, and USB sticks loaded with K-pop music videos and dramas across the border, North Korea recently escalated tensions by sending 15 tonnes of trash to South Korea via air balloons.

Real Research, an online survey app, revealed that 70% of respondents were aware of North Korea sending trash to South Korea as the tense conflict between the two nations escalated, and 30% were unaware.

Highlights:

• 63% revealed that they were concerned after a South Korean official pledged that his country would take “unendurable measures” against North Korea.
• 66.78% advocate stricter regulations to prevent unconventional methods like trash-carrying balloons in cross-border provocations.
• 6 out of 10 believe North Korea’s balloon barrage raises concerns about potential weapon transportation across the border.

North Korea Sends Trash Balloons to South Korea

A South Korean official pledged his country would take “unendurable measures” against North Korea for sending more trash balloons, which will be “specified in the coming  days.”

63% of respondents revealed that they were concerned about the above statement, and 37% were not concerned. 

The Justification of North Korea Sending Trash to South Korea

South Korea regularly sends inflatables containing anti-Pyongyang leaflets, food, medicine, money, and USB sticks loaded with K-pop music videos and drama across the border. In response to this, 58% of respondents believe that North Korea sending trash to South Korea is justified, while 42% believe otherwise.

Is There a Need for Stricter Rules and Regulations?

Respondents were asked if stricter regulations or agreements are needed to prevent countries from using unconventional methods, such as trash-carrying balloons, for cross-border provocations.

In response, nearly 67% believe stricter regulations are necessary, while 33% do not see a need for such measures.

Kim Jong-un’s Stance on South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has further raised concerns this year by saying he has the legal right to annihilate South Korea. In light of this, 61% of respondents think Kim’s statements eliminate the possibility of peaceful unification between North and South Korea, while 39% hold a different belief.

U.S. Concerns About North Korea’s Chemical Weapon Developments

The U.S. has long accused North Korea of having a program to develop chemical and biological weapons. In light of this, 64% of respondents think the balloon barrage from North Korea raises concerns about the potential transportation of weapons across the border.

However, 36% of respondents do not think the balloon barrage from North Korea will raise concerns about the potential transportation of weapons across the border.

Survey On North Korea Sending Trash To South Korea

Finally, the survey on North Korea sending trash to South Korea revealed that 58% of respondents believe that despite the current situation, diplomatic efforts still play a role in reducing tensions between North and South Korea, while 42% believe otherwise.