South Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers were likely caused by North Korean mines
A joint probe found evidence consistent with North Korean antipersonnel mines, and Seoul said it will hold Pyongyang fully responsible if confirmed.
- On September 21, three South Korean military officers were injured by two explosions while patrolling the western Demilitarized Zone , with the Joint Chiefs of Staff citing evidence that North Korean landmines caused the blasts.
- Since leader Kim Jong Un designated South Korea as his country's "principal enemy" in 2024, Pyongyang has intensified border fortifications, including laying mines and building anti-tank barriers along the frontier.
- Forensic analysis of equipment from the scene identified traces of TNT and an absence of metal fragments; investigators discovered an unexploded North Korean resin antipersonnel mine on Tuesday during a site inspection.
- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul declared the incident a "clear violation of the armistice agreement" on Tuesday, vowing the military will take "appropriate and corresponding measures" if the final probe confirms North Korean responsibility.
- Pyongyang continues to rebuff diplomatic overtures and showcase its expanding nuclear program, while international relations experts expect the North to exploit perceived fissures in the U.S.-South Korea alliance through continued provocations.
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South Korea's defense chief said Tuesday the preliminary findings of the investigation into last week's landmine explosion in the demilitarized zone show North Korea's responsibility, saying it was a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
North Korean DMZ landmine blast 'violation of armistice'
SEOUL: South Korea's defence chief said Tuesday (Sept 29) that the preliminary findings of an investigation into last week's landmine explosion inside the Demilitarised Zone found North Korea responsible, saying the blast violated the armistice agreement.
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South Korea views an incident in which three soldiers were injured as a violation of the ceasefire with neighboring North Korea. This was stated by South Korean Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul, who indicated that he is basing this on preliminary investigation results.
In an explosion in the border region to the north, officers of South Korea have been injured. The South Korean government blames North Korea for the incident.
SEUL, 29 SET - North Korea is responsible for the explosion of a mine in the demilitarized zone (Dmz) that last week injured three South Korean soldiers. (ANSA)
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