Defense minister vows 'corresponding measures' if NK land mine confirmed in DMZ blast
South Korea will take corresponding measures if last week’s explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is confirmed to originate from a land mine placed recently by North Korea, Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Monday. “Appropriate and corresponding measures will be necessary and we will take them,” Kang told reporters after meeting main opposition People Power Party (PPP) leader Jang…
South Korea will take appropriate actions if last week's explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is confirmed to have originated from a land mine planted by North Korea, stated Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul on Monday. "We will take the necessary and corresponding measures," Kang told reporters following a meeting with opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok at the National Assembly.
The possibility of a North Korean anti-personnel mine being present near the blast site emerged as soldiers' accounts varied. Brigadier General Hwang Ju-bong, head of Operations Division 1 at the Joint Chiefs of Staff, disclosed that some troops reported seeing a wooden box potentially containing an explosive device near the blast area.
However, others provided conflicting descriptions. Hwan emphasized that while the type of mine and the identity of the perpetrator remain unverified, the Defense Minister affirmed that South Korea is prepared to respond accordingly.
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