Pyongyang jams GPS signals and disrupts air traffic

North Korea continues provocations. On Friday and Saturday, Pyongyang carried out a new campaign of jamming GPS signals, severely disrupting the operations of civilian ships and aircraft in South Korea. The South Korean military said the interference came from the North Korean regions of Haeju and Kaesong.

“We urge our ships and aircraft operating in the West Sea to be vigilant against GPS jamming from North Korea,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a statement. “We call on North Korea to immediately cease these provocations and strongly warn that they will be held responsible for any resulting problems.” »

A recurring threat

GPS is a satellite network essential for navigation and position determination, ensuring the safety of maritime and aviation operations. This is not the first time that North Korea has resorted to signal jamming. A similar incident led South Korea to alert the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which warned the North Korean regime against such interference.

This incident is part of a series of provocations which are rekindling tensions between the two countries. Last May, North Korea launched a trash-carrying balloon campaign south of the border, prompting South Korea to resume propaganda broadcasts over loudspeakers.

Growing risks for regional security

Aviation experts are warning of the growing dangers linked to GPS “spoofing” – a method of disrupting GPS signals – combined with missile tests and the balloon campaign. These actions significantly increase risks in South Korean airspace, complicating flight operations and creating new challenges for the aviation industry. As tensions rise, experts warn that destabilization of the region remains a serious threat.