S. Korean military finds 1 N. Korean resin antipersonnel mine during on-site probe into DMZ blast
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military on Tuesday found one North...
President Lee Jae Myung has called for the military to investigate the cause of a recent land mine explosion near the inter-Korean border, raising concerns about South Korea's ongoing dialogue with North Korea. The incident, which occurred on September 21 and injured three South Korean soldiers, may prompt a range of responses from Seoul, including resuming propaganda broadcasts along the border, adjusting military operations within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), and seeking action through the United Nations Command (UNC).
Lee emphasized the importance of a swift and thorough investigation, stating that necessary measures will be taken based on the findings. The Defense Minister and the Joint Chiefs of Staff have pledged to take corresponding measures following an interim military investigation that concluded with a high probability that North Korean mines were responsible for the explosions.
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