The accusation was made in an official statement carried by North Korean state media, reflecting growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
According to the North Korean military, its forces used special electronic warfare assets to bring down a South Korean drone flying over a border town on Sunday.
North Korea claims the unmanned aircraft was equipped with two cameras that filmed unspecified areas inside the North, which Pyongyang considers a direct violation of its sovereignty.
South Korea's Defense Ministry quickly rejected the allegation, saying it did not operate drones on the dates cited by North Korea.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a thorough investigation into the North's claims.
The dispute comes as South Korea's liberal government under President Lee seeks to restore diplomatic ties with the North, a goal that has been hampered by repeated military provocations and distrust.
North Korea has largely refused talks with Seoul and the United States since high‑stakes nuclear diplomacy collapsed in 2019 amid disagreements over international sanctions.
Drone flights have been a recurring source of friction between the Koreas. Both sides have previously accused each other of airspace violations involving unmanned aerial vehicles in recent years, contributing to long‑standing security pressures along the border.
Xinhua
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