South Korea passes bill to compensate those harmed by North Korea's trash-filled balloons.

South Korea's National Assembly has passed a bill providing state compensation for damages caused by North Korea's trash-filled balloons. Launched since May, these balloons are North Korea's retaliation against perceived anti-Pyongyang propaganda. The amendment to the Framework Act on Civil Defense allows for compensation for health, property, or life damages, taking effect six months after passing.

November 14, 2024
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