Drone appears over South Korea's closed training in Mexico, investigation launched

South Korea's national football team faced an unusual security incident when an unauthorized drone intruded upon their closed training session in Mexico. The team, preparing for a critical World Cup match against host nation Mexico, had opted for a completely private practice to refine tactics.

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The team's security personnel discovered the unauthorized drone while the players were warming up.

During the session, a drone was detected flying over the training ground. Security personnel acted swiftly, using signal-jamming technology to bring the aircraft down. However, before authorities could secure the drone, two foreign men suspected of operating it fled the area with the device.

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The drone was brought down before its signal could be fully jammed, but two foreign men suspected of operating it fled the scene with the drone before authorities arrived.

The South Korean team immediately reported the incident to local Mexican police, and FIFA has also been informed. While the team's security staff noted that such intrusions are sometimes due to public curiosity, the sensitive timing of this event has led to a thorough investigation. Authorities are working to determine the drone's origin and intent, whether it was sent by an opposing team, a media outlet, or simply a curious individual. Fortunately, the drone was spotted early in the training, preventing any exposure of tactical information.

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We immediately requested an investigation from the Mexican police, and FIFA has been notified.