Blue House: "Investigation into North Korean Landmine Incident Incomplete... Difficult to Discuss Response Measures"

In response to question, "Were countermeasures for the DMZ incident discussed?"
Chief Spokesperson Kang: "It is difficult to comment at this time"

The Blue House stated on the 29th that, regarding the response measures to the landmine explosion accident in the western front section of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), "The fact-finding investigation has not yet been completed," adding, "It is currently difficult to comment on the level or nature of our response measures."

Kang Yoo-jung, the chief spokesperson for the Blue House, made this statement during a briefing at the Chunchugwan press center that afternoon in response to a question about whether the government had discussed countermeasures for the DMZ incident. She said, "Matters related to this issue are being reported and directed through the established system," and emphasized, "Above all, the most important thing is a thorough investigation into the facts, and I believe the Ministry of National Defense is the appropriate authority to address the response."

President Lee Jae-myung drinks water at the Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House on the 29th. September 29, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News

As for President Lee's remarks at the Cabinet meeting that day, stating, "I hope no one endangers national security by fueling groundless conspiracy theories," Kang clarified, "He was not referring to any specific example." However, she added, "It is true that there are quite a few speculative reports," further explaining, "We are requesting the media to refrain from reporting based on unverified facts and speculation."

Meanwhile, Kang Shin-cheol, Minister of National Defense, stated at the National Defense Committee's plenary meeting that day that, "This incident is a clear violation of the armistice agreement, and since North Korea is responsible, we will take appropriate measures accordingly." He added, "We have the necessary countermeasures and will implement them step by step."

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