Lee orders measures to stop anti-N. Korea leaflet launches

South Korea says the launch of leaflets could jeopardise the safety of border area residents and escalate army tensions in the region

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung ordered on Saturday to come up with measures to prevent the launch of anti-Pyongyang leaflets in areas bordering with North Korea.

The president's order followed a report that a civic group had launched anti-Pyongyang leaflets from Ganghwa Island in Incheon, west of Seoul, earlierinthe day, presidentialspokeswoman Kang Yu-jung said in a written briefing.

“The governmenthas previously said theillegal distribution of anti-Pyongyang leaflets should be halted, as it could jeopardise the safety of border area residents and escalate military tensions on the Korean Peninsula,” she said, adding that the government takes violators’ actions very seriously.”

She warned of “stern measures” against those responsible, Yonhap news agency reported.

The government is scheduled to discuss com-prehensive measures against anti-Pyongyang leaflets launches on Monday.

Earlier this week, Lee had ordered relevant government agencies to devise measures to counter such launches.