North Korean mines caused a DMZ blast injuring two South Koreans.
They publishedNorth Korean mines behind DMZ blast that injured 2 South Koreans, Seoul says
First reportAP News · 28 Sept, 06:29Z
Latest reportThe Straits Times · 29 Sept, 10:24Z
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Why it matters
What
Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul said North Korean mines caused last week's DMZ blast, injuring two South Koreans.
Why
He said the incident violated the Korean War armistice and warrants a response against Pyongyang.
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Authorities found another North Korean anti-personnel mine south of the Military Demarcation Line, outside the blast area.
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Summary
- Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul said North Korean mines caused last week's DMZ blast.
- The incident violated the Korean war armistice and warrants a response against Pyongyang.
- JCS and UN Command found an additional North Korean resin anti-personnel mine nearby.
- The newly found mine was south of the Military Demarcation Line, not in the blast area.
- South Korea resumed anti-North Korea loudspeaker broadcasts after a 2015 incident.
Summary
- South Korea's Defence Minister said North Korean mines caused a DMZ blast injuring two personnel.
- The minister called the incident a violation of the Korean War armistice and said measures would be taken.
- Investigations with the UN Command found additional mines south of the MDL near the blast site.
- Seoul plans to urge direct dialogue with North Korea to verify facts.
- The event complicates President Lee Jae Myung's push for renewed inter-Korean talks.