UNC's future plan on NK mine blast issue under wraps
The United Nations Command (UNC) is not disclosing what follow-up measures it would take in response to the North Korean land mine explosion south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), although it recognized the North violated the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement. According to sources familiar with the UNC, Thursday, details of possible next steps cannot be disclosed at this stage, while the…
The United Nations Command (UNC) has not disclosed its planned response to the recent North Korean land mine explosion located south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). While the UNC acknowledged North Korea's breach of the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement, it stated that it cannot reveal details regarding any subsequent actions at this time.
A joint investigation conducted by the UNC and South Korean military following the September 21 mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) confirmed that several South Korean soldiers were seriously injured. The incident resulted in the UNC's official announcement of the armistice violation. However, no additional measures have been announced, including whether the UNC would bring the issue to the United Nations.
The UNC's relationship with the U.N. entails separate concerns regarding operational authority and reporting responsibilities.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- UNC's future plan on NK mine blast issue under wraps koreatimes.co.kr
