Seoul: President Lee Jae-myung ordered Saturday to come up with measures to prevent the launch of anti-Pyongyang leaflets in areas bordering with North Korea. The president's order followed a report that a civic group had launched anti-Pyongyang leaflets from Ganghwa Island in Incheon, west of Seoul, earlier in the day, presidential spokeswoman Kang Yu-jung said in a written briefing.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the government has previously stated that the illegal distribution of anti-Pyongyang leaflets should be halted, as it could jeopardize the safety of border area residents and escalate military tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Kang Yu-jung emphasized that the government takes violators' actions very seriously, warning of "stern measures" against those responsible.

The government is scheduled to discuss comprehensive measures against anti-Pyongyang leaflet launches on Monday. Earlier this week, President Lee had already instructed relevant government agencies to devise strategies to counter such activities.