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Seoul to take necessary measures based on 'clear principles' over DMZ: security adviser

South Korea will continue taking necessary measures based on clear principles in response to the recent mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the country's top security adviser said Friday, reiterating the government's focus on establishing peace that eliminates the need for fighting. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac made the remarks at a press briefing following the detonation of…

Seoul to take necessary measures based on 'clear principles' over DMZ: security adviser

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac addressed the recent mine blast incident in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) during a parliamentary session in Seoul on Friday. The blast, which occurred in September and wounded three South Korean soldiers, two of them seriously, prompted Wi to reaffirm the government's commitment to taking necessary measures based on clear principles.

Wi emphasized the government's focus on establishing peace that eliminates the need for fighting, stating, "Our government will continue taking necessary measures in response to the DMZ mine blast incident based on clear principles." He further explained, "The government will focus its resources on creating peace that makes fighting unnecessary by consistently pursuing its policy of peaceful coexistence."

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