Balloons Over The Border – Propaganda Or Provocation?

This month has seen the continuation of balloon launches by South Korean  anti DPRK activists from the town of  Paju. After a recent launch a balloon that had lost altitude was fired upon by North Korean forces, prompting a return of fire from the South. The huge balloons reported contain not only propaganda, but sometimes chocolate snacks, U.S. $1 bills and USB drives with South Korean entertainment content. Since the latest incident residents are worried about shelling from the North in retaliation. The government says it can not stop the launches, but will intervene if there is violence between pro and anti forces on the ground. So how will North Korea react in the future? Will they simply protest, or will there be a strong reaction, again sending tensions sky high? Please log in and give us your thoughts.