Unification Ministry Responds to Kim Yo-jong's Statement: "High Wall of Distrust Between Koreas... Will Unwaveringly Pursue Peaceful Coexistence"

Regarding the statement by North Korea's Vice Department Director Kim Yo-jong, who called the landmine explosion in the western front's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Seoul's "clear staged act," South Korea's Ministry of Unification stated, "It once again confirmed the high wall of distrust between the two Koreas caused by policies of hostility and confrontation over the past few years."

A Unification Ministry official stated, "While seeking necessary measures together with relevant ministries to prevent the recurrence of misfortunes like this landmine explosion incident, we will unwaveringly pursue policies of peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula."

The official added, "We believe that ending long-standing hostility and confrontation and creating a peace where there is no need to fight is truly the most realistic way to protect the lives and safety of our people."

(Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Unification, Yonhap News)
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