January 15, 1970🇰🇷Incident
Korea DMZ: South Korean Radar Tracks Balloon/Dirigible-Shaped Unknowns Over Demilitarized Zone
Throughout January and February 1970, South Korean (ROK) radar stations tracked numerous large balloon/dirigible-shaped unknowns at high altitudes over the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ), occasionally penetrating ROK airspace. They invariably exploded. ROK military feared they might drop propaganda or chemical/germ agents.
Background
Throughout January and February 1970, South Korean (ROK) radar stations tracked numerous large balloon/dirigible-shaped unknowns at high altitudes over the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ), on occasion penetrating ROK airspace. They invariably exploded. ROK military was concerned that the unknowns might possibly drop propaganda or even a chemical or germ agent.