JCS chief visits Army unit ahead of on-site probe into suspected DMZ land mine blast

JCS Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung visited a front-line Army unit on Friday to inspect readiness following a suspected land mine explosion earlier this week in the DMZ. The explosion, which occurred south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the western sector, left two officers seriously injured, one of whom lost an ankle. The JCS chief emphasized the importance of conducting a thorough investigation, preparing command-and-control and safety procedures while ensuring troop safety.

An on-site inspection task force led by the vice JCS chief will begin its mission once safety measures are in place during the Chuseok holiday.

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