UNC: "DMZ Landmine Blast Constitutes Armistice Violation"

The United Nations Command (UNC) stated that it has determined North Korea committed an Armistice Agreement violation regarding the landmine explosion on the western front.

In a statement issued this morning (September 30), the UNC said, "In coordination with the Republic of Korea military, [we] conducted a joint on-site investigation regarding the landmine explosion that occurred in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on September 21," adding, "During the investigation, one North Korean antipersonnel landmine was discovered in the Republic of Korea's area south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL)."

The UNC emphasized, "Based on the findings of the investigation, [we] determined that an Armistice Agreement violation occurred and are taking action in accordance with established Armistice mechanisms."

The UNC added, "[We] will remain committed to maintaining and implementing the Armistice Agreement, and to fulfilling [our] responsibilities to maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula and prevent escalation."
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