Seoul: South Korea has been considering restoring a suspended pact with North Korea aimed at reducing military activities along their border, according to National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. Discussions regarding this matter are currently underway.

According to Qatar News Agency, Wi Sung-lac stated that the government has been engaging in internal discussions, describing the effort as the government's "basic direction." He emphasized that no final conclusion has been reached yet and consultations are ongoing.

The original pact was signed in 2018 between former South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. It aimed to ease military tensions but was fully suspended in 2024 due to rising tensions between the two Koreas.

Wi also addressed Pyongyang's accusation that Seoul sent drones into North Korean territory on two occasions in September and earlier this month. He mentioned that the government is conducting an internal investigation to identify those responsible for the alleged drone incursions.

If it is determined that civilians were involved in sending the drones, Wi indicated that it would likely be a violation of current law and a breach of the armistice agreement, warranting appropriate measures and punishment.

North Korea recently claimed that South Korea violated its sovereignty by sending drones in September and January. Seoul denied these accusations, and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the allegations.