FM Cho says S. Korea reviewing diplomatic responses to NK mine blast inside DMZ

The South Korean Foreign Minister, Cho Hyun, announced on Tuesday that the country is evaluating diplomatic responses to recent mine explosions inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The explosions, which occurred on September 21, injured three South Korean soldiers and are believed to have been caused by land mines planted by North Korea south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL).

Cho made these remarks during a parliamentary audit of his ministry, expressing concern over the situation and emphasizing that South Korea is taking the matter seriously. The review will encompass various potential actions and involve collaboration with the National Security Council to determine the government's response. The blasts took place during a joint inspection with the U.N.

Command to verify suspicions of North Korea's illegal placement of land mines in violation of the Armistice Agreement that ended the Korean War. The review also includes an assessment of past responses and measures.

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