North Korean mines caused a DMZ blast injuring two South Koreans.
Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul said North Korean mines caused last week's DMZ blast, injuring two South Koreans.
OriginalSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:24 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:24 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“South Korea says North Korean mines behind DMZ blast violated armistice”
South Korea says North Korean mines in DMZ violated armistice
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“North Korean mines behind DMZ blast that injured 2 South Koreans, Seoul says”
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Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul said North Korean mines caused last week's DMZ blast, injuring two South Koreans.