President Lee: "Truth Behind DMZ Landmine Blast Must Be Transparently Uncovered... Necessary Measures Will Be Taken"

Regarding the recent landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that severely injured three South Korean soldiers, President Lee Jae-myung said that the truth must be transparently uncovered through a prompt and thorough investigation in cooperation with the UN Command, and that necessary measures will be taken accordingly.

Presiding over the 42nd Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae today (September 29), President Lee remarked, "Three soldiers were seriously injured in a landmine explosion that occurred near the Military Demarcation Line last week," adding, "I extend my deepest words of comfort to the injured soldiers and their families and wish them a speedy recovery."

He went on to emphasize, "The truth of the incident must be transparently revealed through a swift and thorough investigation based on close cooperation with the UN Command."

He then pledged, "We will take necessary measures in accordance with the truth (revealed through the investigation)."

Addressing the conservative opposition, which has raised allegations of delays and a cover-up in the investigation, President Lee also pointed out, "There can be no ruling or opposition party when it comes to national security," adding, "In particular, I hope there will be no actions that jeopardize national security by stoking groundless conspiracy theories regarding this matter."

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