South Korean President “Hakim” for his regret about the incursion of marches

North Korea on Monday described South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s expression of regret to Pyongyang over the drone incursion as “good fortune and great wisdom,” in a rare conciliatory step towards an opponent with whom relations have been tense over the past few years.

Earlier today, Monday, he expressed his regret over at least two incidents of incursions into the border with drones, saying that civilians carried out this in violation of government policy, describing it as a “rebellion” against their country.

Pyongyang said that drones entered from the south and violated its airspace, accusing Seoul of a serious provocation, adding that it shot them down.

North Korean Central News Agency quoted Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, commenting on Lee’s statements by saying, “Our government appreciated this behavior as good luck and great wisdom in itself.”

The two countries are still in a state of hostility since their armed conflict between 1950 and 1953 ended in an armistice.

Lee said the investigation revealed the involvement of a National Intelligence Service employee and a serving military official in the two marches, adding that they violated the South Korean constitution, which prohibits any provocative actions against North Korea.

“Although this was not a deliberate act by our government, we express our regret to North Korea for the unnecessary military tensions that resulted from the irresponsible and reckless actions of some individuals,” Lee said during a Cabinet meeting.