Cheong Wa Dae: "Will Continue Necessary Measures with Clear Principles over DMZ Landmine Blast"

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Cheong Wa Dae stated that it will "continue to take necessary measures with clear principles" regarding an incident in which South Korean service members were severely injured by a North Korean landmine explosion while conducting operations south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac made the remarks today (October 30) during a press briefing at Cheong Wa Dae, explaining, "Following the incident, an investigation was conducted jointly with the United Nations Command, and through the final announcement, we made clear that the North Korean military's landmines were a violation of the Armistice Agreement, demanding an apology and responsible measures from North Korea."

He added, "We also detonated the minefield at the site of the incident and responded by sending a letter to the UN Security Council, among other measures."

He further emphasized, "We are responding sternly in accordance with operational guidelines to any acts of North Korea crossing the MDL, and we demonstrated our readiness posture through a test-launch of a hypersonic missile."

Director Wi also stated, "To resolve the 'discrepancy in perception of the MDL,' which is the root cause of tensions along the MDL area, we have repeatedly proposed inter-Korean military talks," adding, "The government will consistently pursue a policy of peaceful coexistence and focus on creating a 'peace where there is no need to fight.'"

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