FM outlines S. Korea's position on DMZ mine blast at G20, calls for inter-Korean talks

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun detailed South Korea's position on a recent land mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) during the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, as reported by his office on Sunday. South Korea attributes the Sept. 21 incident, which injured three South Korean soldiers, to the actions of North Korea, prompting calls for military discussions to reduce tensions.

Pyongyang, however, denies responsibility and has threatened military action along the border if necessary. Cho emphasized during the two-day G20 gathering that fostering communication between the two Koreas is crucial to easing tensions, per the ministry. Additionally, Cho pointed out that the growing military collaboration between North Korea and Russia could have significant security implications for the Korean Peninsula and the wider region, given the two nations' heightened ties following North Korea's deployment of troops to support Russia's conflict with Ukraine. Cho sought the backing of G20 nations for South Korea's proposals.