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No reports of North Korean GPS jamming near maritime border, Seoul says

Nknews • July 3, 2026

South Korea’s state-run radio frequency regulator said it has not detected North Korean GPS jamming near its western island close to the inter-Korean maritime border so far this year, a stark departure from past behavior that sometimes caused havoc for nearby aircraft.

The Ministry of Science’s Central Radio Management Service (CRMS) observed no North Korean GPS jamming near Baengnyeong Island, located roughly 132 miles off the port of Incheon, an agency official told NK News on Friday.

Baengnyeong is one of the nearest islands to North Korea in the Yellow Sea, with ROK marines stationed there. The CRMS monitors GPS

Jooheon Kim is a Correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Aju News Corporation where he covered South Korea's economy and tech sectors, K-pop and inter-Korean relations.

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No GPS Jamming Detected from North Korea Near Maritime Border South Korea's Central Radio Management Service (CRMS) reported no instances of North Korean GPS jamming near Baengnyeong Island for 2026, marking a significant change from previous years. The absence of jamming is notable given past incidents that disrupted aviation and maritime operations in the region. Baengnyeong Island, located approximately 112 miles from Incheon, is strategically important, housing ROK marines. The CRMS monitors GPS signals to ensure navigational safety for aircraft and vessels in the area. This development may indicate a shift in North Korea's electronic warfare tactics or a temporary cessation of such activities. The situation remains stable, with no current threats reported. 2 sources 21

No reports of North Korean GPS jamming near maritime border, Seoul says

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