Seoul, Jan 12 (NationPress) - A collaborative inquiry was initiated on Monday by South Korean police and military authorities to investigate North Korea's allegations regarding drone incursions into its airspace across the inter-Korean border.

On Saturday, North Korea's military asserted that South Korea had breached its sovereignty by deploying drones into its territory back in September and again on January 4. However, the defense ministry in Seoul firmly rejected these claims.

A joint task force comprising around 30 police and military personnel has commenced an investigation into these alleged incursions, as stated by the National Police Agency's National Office of Investigation.

The South Korean military refutes any involvement in the operation of the drones purportedly identified in North Korea, suggesting that private entities might be responsible.

Reportedly, police are focusing on examining previous incidents involving drones of a similar type to those unveiled by North Korea.

Experts have dismissed the idea that the drones in question were military-operated, indicating that they seem to utilize low-cost commercial components unsuitable for military applications.

Some observers noted that the drones bear resemblance to a model produced by the Chinese company Skywalker Technology, according to a report from Yonhap news agency.

Earlier in the day, the South Korean government reiterated its commitment to mitigating tensions and fostering trust with North Korea, even in light of Pyongyang's recent accusations regarding drone incursions, as stated by the unification ministry.

Unification ministry spokesperson Yoon Min-ho made these comments following President Lee Jae Myung's directive last week to establish a joint military-police investigation team to probe the alleged drone incursions.

On Sunday, Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, demanded a thorough explanation from Seoul, a day after the North claimed that the South had violated its sovereignty by sending drones equipped with surveillance technology in September and January.

"It is crucial to persist in efforts to alleviate tensions and establish trust between the South and the North through timely truth-finding by the investigation team," the spokesperson stated during a press briefing.

Yoon further emphasized Seoul's position, asserting that there is no intention to provoke or irritate North Korea.

The South Korean military continues to deny any drone activity on the dates alleged by the North, leaving open the possibility that private entities may have been responsible for these incursions.