UNC: "DMZ Landmine Explosion Constitutes Armistice Agreement Violation"

On the 29th, our military field investigation team discovered a North Korean plastic anti-personnel mine during a joint field investigation in the DMZ. Photo by Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The United Nations Command (UNC) announced on September 30th that it has determined the North Korean landmine explosion incident that occurred in the western front of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) constituted a violation of the Armistice Agreement. This announcement came just four days after the UNC and the South Korean military launched a joint preliminary investigation on the 26th.

The UNC stated, "During the on-site investigation, we discovered a North Korean anti-personnel mine in the area south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), on the South Korean side. Based on the investigation results, the United Nations Command has determined that a violation of the Armistice Agreement has occurred." The Command also noted that it is taking action in accordance with established Armistice Agreement procedures.

In cooperation with the South Korean military, the UNC has been conducting a joint field investigation into the landmine explosion incident that occurred in the DMZ on the 21st.

The UNC stated, "We remain committed to upholding and implementing the Armistice Agreement, ensuring stability on the Korean Peninsula, and fulfilling our responsibility to prevent any escalation of tensions."

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