South Korean Defence Chief Says North Korean Land Mine Found Near DMZ Blast Site Was Buried
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On the 29th, regarding the landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the western front that resulted in three soldiers sustaining serious injuries, President Lee Jae-myung stated, “Military authorities must uncover the truth through a swift and thorough investigation based on close cooperation with the UN Command,” adding, “We will take necessary measures depending on the facts.” This statement was made by the National Assembly Defen…
Demilitarized Zone Mine Explosion in South Korea Condemns "A Violation of Armistice" · Global Voices
The South Korean Defense Minister denounced a "armistice violation" after the mine explosion last week in the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas, with the first findings of an investigation demonstrating North Korea's responsibility.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporters Kim Hyo-jeong and Min Seon-hee = On the 29th, Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul [addressed] the North Korean landmines found at the site of an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the western front...
North Korea has "blatantly violated the armistice" with Seoul, South Korean Defense Minister Kang Shin Chol declared. Last week's North Korean landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone inflamed the already difficult relationship between the two Koreas.
Concerns are mounting over the potential for further accidents within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the western front, as the explosive device that injured three South Korean soldiers has been identified as a plastic anti-infantry mine used by the North Korean military. Critics point out the need for countermeasures, noting that North Korea has been carrying out "border-lineification" operations, including large-scale mine laying, along the Mi…
South Korean defence chief says North Korean land mine found near DMZ blast site was buried
Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 29 (IANS) South Korean Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul said Tuesday a North Korean land mine found at the site of last week's explosion inside the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) was a mine buried by North Korean forces, not the one that was washed away. Kang's remarks come as the South Korean military on Tuesday found one North Korean resin antipersonnel mine near the site of the Sept. 21 blast south of the Military Demarca…
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