South Korea blames North Korean mines for border blast injuries and urges apology
Summary
South Korea’s military says North Korea planted mines that caused explosions, injuring three South Korean soldiers near their shared border. South Korea wants North Korea to apologize and remove other mines placed in the area.Key Facts
- Three South Korean soldiers were injured by mines near the border on September 21.
- South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff found that North Korean mines were responsible.
- The finding was based on a joint investigation with the U.N. Command and forensic tests.
- North Korea denied blame and warned of harsh retaliation if provoked.
- The border area, called the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), is heavily fortified with about 2 million mines.
- The armistice agreement that ended the Korean War bans hostile acts and unauthorized crossing in this zone.
- South Korea removed a North Korean minefield near the blast and plans to remove others unless North Korea acts first.
- This incident comes amid South Korea’s efforts to restart talks with North Korea and the U.S.
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