S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines
Summary
South Korea’s military has asked North Korea to apologize for landmine explosions near the border that injured three South Korean soldiers. North Korea denies planting the mines and calls the accusations false. The United Nations Command confirmed the presence of a North Korean anti-personnel mine on the South Korean side of the border, saying it breaks the armistice agreement.Key Facts
- Three South Korean soldiers were hurt in two landmine explosions near the DMZ on September 21.
- South Korea demands an apology from North Korea and wants steps to stop this from happening again.
- South Korea’s Defence Minister said they might take further actions if North Korea is proven responsible.
- North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong called South Korea’s claims false and accused them of trying to provoke conflict.
- The UN Command found a North Korean landmine on the South Korean side after a joint investigation.
- The UN Command said the landmine violates the armistice agreement that stopped the Korean War fighting.
- The DMZ is a heavily guarded border zone meant to separate North and South Korea.
- North Korea warned it would respond strongly if South Korea fires real shots at its soldiers.
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