How many North Korean drones entered South Korean airspace?

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No specific number of North Korean drones was confirmed to have entered South Korean airspace.

South Korean military detected multiple North Korean drones crossing the Military Demarcation Line into its airspace on December 26. The drones were first detected in the skies of Gimpo around 10:25 a.m., with at least one proceeding to fly over the capital, Seoul. In response, South Korea scrambled warplanes and attack helicopters, firing warning shots as they tracked the incursions.
Drones Crossed Demilitarised Zone

The North Korean drones entered South Korean airspace by crossing over the Military Demarcation Line, the boundary separating the two Koreas. This confirmed incursion marks the first instance of drones from North Korea entering South Korean territory since 2017, when a drone believed to be on a reconnaissance mission crashed near the border. A prior incident in 2014 involved the discovery of a North Korean drone on a South Korean border island.
Flight Disruptions and Military Response

Following the detection of the drones, South Korea's transport ministry requested a temporary suspension of flight departures from Incheon and Gimpo airports. This suspension lasted for approximately one hour, from around 1:08 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. As part of its defensive measures, the South Korean military deployed fighter jets and attack helicopters.
Aircraft Incident During Response

During the military's response to the drone incursion, a South Korean KA-1 light attack aircraft experienced a crash shortly after taking off from its base in Wonju. The two pilots of the aircraft successfully ejected before the crash and were subsequently hospitalised. It remains unclear whether the North Korean drones were armed or if the military's attempts to intercept them were successful.

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