Presidential official pledges prompt, thorough probe into DMZ explosions

Mexico City — A presidential official has pledged a swift and comprehensive investigation into the origin of recent explosions in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that injured three South Korean soldiers, according to the official speaking at a press conference in Mexico City on Thursday, accompanied by President Lee Jae Myung during his state visit to Mexico.

The official's statement followed suspected mine explosions in the DMZ on Monday, which left three South Korean soldiers injured, prompting forensic analysis of the collected mine fragments to ascertain their origin, whether they were South or North Korean mines. The official emphasized the necessity of a meticulous fact-finding process to determine whether the objects were indeed mines, if so, their specific types, and whether they were planted by North Korea or by other means.

The investigation is being conducted meticulously in coordination with the United Nations Command, as the explosion site is part of a newly designated reconnaissance route, making it a hazardous area to approach, according to the official.