"Landmine-like Object"... Responding to Vacationer's Report Revealed It Was a North Korean Antipersonnel Mine

An object presumed to be an antipersonnel landmine has been discovered along the Imjin River in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi Province.

At around 9:25 a.m. yesterday (August 1), a suspicious object was first spotted by a vacationer passing near the Imjin River in Baeghak-myeon.

The vacationer immediately reported it to the police, stating that an object resembling a landmine was visible.

Upon receiving the report, military authorities were dispatched to the scene and safely retrieved the object.

Military authorities believe this object is likely an antipersonnel landmine that washed down from North Korea due to recent heavy downpours.

Fortunately, there were no casualties during the retrieval process of the landmine.

Regarding this incident, the local government of Yeoncheon-gun has urged residents to exercise caution regarding washed-up landmines.

Yeoncheon-gun explained that as the effects of the heavy rain continue, people should refrain from approaching riverbanks for the time being.

In addition, they repeatedly requested that if anyone discovers a washed-up landmine, they must not touch it under any circumstances and should immediately report it to the military or police.
 

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