Seoul Reports 300 GPS Jamming Attacks by North Korea in One Month
The attacks impacted ships and civilian aircraft in the region, with no reported damage.
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT revealed that North Korea conducted numerous GPS jamming attacks this month, disrupting the operations of ships and civilian aircraft in the area.
Within the past 10 days, a total of 331 GPS disruptions were detected, targeting 279 aircraft and 52 ships. However, there have been no reports of any damage, as per South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency.
The ministry has pinpointed the source of the radio interference to the Kaepung and Haeju regions of North Korea since Nov. 1.
The South Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) issued warnings to ships and planes in the Yellow Sea regarding the jamming attacks. The JCS has pledged to hold North Korea responsible for its provocative actions.
This is not the first time North Korea has carried out GPS jamming attacks against South Korea. In June, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) adopted a resolution condemning North Korea’s GPS jamming activities and calling for preventive measures.
Following South Korea’s Foreign Ministry complaints, the ICAO resolution highlighted that North Korea’s GPS signal jamming impacted 500 civilian aircraft in 20 countries and regions between May 29 and June 2.
On Nov. 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin ratified a defense pact with North Korea, including a commitment to provide military aid if either nation faces an attack.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol hinted at revising the country’s policy prohibiting the direct provision of lethal weapons to Ukraine.
Yoon expressed on Nov. 7 that South Korea might consider supplying weapons to Ukraine if North Korean forces partake in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“We will adjust our support approach accordingly, based on the extent of North Korean involvement,” stated the South Korean leader to reporters.