JAKARTA - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret to North Korea over a drone flight by an individual who was said to have triggered unnecessary military tensions with Pyongyang.
Lee made the statement at a cabinet meeting following last month's indictment of three people accused of flying drones into North Korean territory between September and January, Yonhap News Agency reported.
"Although this is not our government's action, I express regret to the North Korean side for unnecessary military tensions as a result of this careless action," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, April 6.
Lee has repeatedly criticized the drone flights, but this is the first time he has directly expressed regret to North Korea.
"It is regrettable that some individuals are taking such provocative actions against North Korea independently," he said, calling the action "unacceptable."
Lee stressed that the action raised concerns among residents living in border areas, as well as causing significant anxiety.
Since taking office in June 2025, Lee has sought to reopen dialogue with North Korea, but Pyongyang has rejected the approach and last month officially named South Korea as the "most hostile country."
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