'Fundamental peace' becomes 'more crucial' following DMZ blast: unification minister
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday that the land mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last month has made the need for "fundamental peace" on the Korean Peninsula "ever more crucial." He made the remarks at a parliamentary audit of the ministry, while referring to the Sept. 21 explosion of North Korea-planted land mines that injured three South Korean soldiers. "We must…
The recent land mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) has underscored the critical importance of establishing enduring peace on the Korean Peninsula, according to Unification Minister Chung Dong-young. Speaking at a parliamentary audit, the minister emphasized the necessity of thorough preparations to avert similar tragic incidents in the future.
Despite the September 21 explosion, which injured three South Korean soldiers, the ministry remains steadfast in its dedication to achieving peaceful solutions for inter-Korean issues. The ministry's official response echoed this stance, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful coexistence and dialogue. The ministry's response mirrored its previous statement, assuring that it would continue striving to break the cycle of hostility and confrontation, and foster a virtuous cycle of peace and prosperity through communication rather than a hardline standoff. The core task ahead, according to Chung, is to ensure fundamental peace on the peninsula.
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