Seoul, September 27 (Udaipur Kiran) : South Korea’s military has initiated a joint investigation with the United Nations Command into a suspected landmine explosion that occurred last week in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Authorities reported the investigation began on Sunday, six days after the blast, which left two officers seriously injured.
According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a survey team comprising around 40 personnel arrived at the site of the suspected explosion within the DMZ and conducted a survey using mine detectors. The recent incident injured three South Korean soldiers, prompting a commitment from a presidential official to ensure a swift and thorough inquiry into those responsible.
While accompanying South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on an official visit to Mexico, the official addressed journalists in Mexico City, stating, “A fair, prompt, and in-depth investigation is underway.” Forensic analysis is currently being conducted on fragments collected from the landmines to determine whether they originated from South Korea or North Korea.
The official emphasized the need for a comprehensive fact-finding investigation to ascertain the nature of the landmines and whether they were buried by North Korea. They assured that the investigation would be carried out meticulously in coordination with the UN Command, given the hazardous nature of the explosion site, which is a newly established reconnaissance route. There was a firm denial of any possibility of a cover-up, with the official stating, “Despite the dangers, we will announce the results promptly.”
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