JCS: Additional Mine Discovered Near Landmine Explosion Site

"Landmine Discovered Differs From Troops' Accounts at Time of Explosion"

The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced on the 29th, "While conducting the third day of on-site investigations in the Army’s 25th Division section of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), we discovered one North Korean plastic anti-personnel mine near the explosion site." The statement clarified, "This plastic anti-personnel mine is different from the type described by the soldiers who participated in the operation at the time of the explosion."

The personnel deployed at that time comprised about 30 individuals, including our military operational forces, members of the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (including the secretary-general), as well as investigators. Some of the officers who took part in the operation on the day of the accident, the 21st, also participated.

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Minister of National Defense Kang Shinchul commented on the suspected mine explosion incident in the western front section of the DMZ, stating, "We will thoroughly determine the exact cause and transparently explain it to the public." During a policy inquiry held at the National Assembly Defense Committee on the afternoon of this day, Minister Kang also addressed the serious injuries sustained by two soldiers in the accident that occurred on the 21st, saying, "I offer my deepest sympathy," and added, "The nation will take full responsibility to ensure that these heroes, who were injured while performing their duties for the country, can focus solely on their treatment and recovery."

Regarding future measures, the military stated, "Once the joint on-site investigation task force (TF) and the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission complete their field verification, we will announce the final investigation results as soon as possible," further emphasizing, "We will do our utmost to provide treatment and support for the soldiers injured during the operation."

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