Unification ministry reaffirms peaceful coexistence policy despite DMZ blast
The unification ministry said Thursday it will continue to pursue peaceful coexistence with North Korea, despite the recent blast caused by North Korean land mines inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The ministry unveiled the stance a day after Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, rejected the South Korean military's finding that blamed the North for the blast, arguing…
The unification ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful coexistence with North Korea, despite a recent blast caused by North Korean land mines inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This stance was made public a day after Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, disputed South Korea's military finding that blamed North Korea for the incident, asserting that Seoul is fabricating the results.
The ministry remains firmly dedicated to fostering peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula and intends to collaborate with other government entities to implement necessary measures to prevent the recurrence of such tragic events. The ministry emphasized that ending decades-long hostility and creating a peaceful environment without the necessity for fighting is the most practical approach to safeguarding the lives and well-being of their citizens.
Minister Chung Dong-young, who had planned to continue his European work trip for a week, returned home earlier in the day to address the aftermath of the blast, which injured three South Korean soldiers.
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