UN Command says Armistice Agreement violation occurred over DMZ mine blast
The United Nations Command (UNC) said Wednesday it found a violation of the Armistice Agreement has occurred over last week's mine blast inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). "Based on the findings of the investigation, UNC determined that an Armistice Agreement violation occurred. UNC is addressing the violation through established Armistice mechanisms," it said in an emailed statement. The UNC…
The United Nations Command (UNC) has confirmed a violation of the Armistice Agreement that transpired over a mine blast inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last week. According to UNC's investigation, it was determined that an active North Korean mine was present on the South Korean side of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). The UNC is currently handling the situation through the established Armistice mechanisms.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff also released preliminary findings on the joint investigation with the UNC, which concluded that North Korean resin antipersonnel mines were highly likely responsible for the two explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers, with two suffering critical injuries. North Korea has denied involvement in the incident.
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