(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Oct. 1)
The recent land mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the delayed respo...
A land mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on September 21 caused injuries to three soldiers from the Republic of Korea Army's 25th Infantry Division. The investigation into the incident began six days later, on Sunday, despite calls for an immediate response. The Lee Jae Myung administration supports peaceful engagement with North Korea but must now demand an apology from Pyongyang.
The South Korean military and the United Nations Command (UNC) should thoroughly investigate both the cause of the explosion and North Korea's recent actions in the DMZ. The military needs to clarify its protocols in such cases, particularly after a similar incident in 2015. In that instance, the Park Geun-hye administration demanded an apology from North Korea and resumed border loudspeaker broadcasts.
Critics argue that the delayed investigation and lack of clear explanation may only increase skepticism.
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