Government weighs its response level to the DMZ landmine explosion incident
DMZ landmine explosion incident, North Korea's response and the issue of violation of the armistice agreement are growing From loudspeaker broadcasts toward North Korea to referral to the UN Security Council, check the government's next steps
The government is reviewing what measures to take against North Korea, regarding the landmine explosion that occurred on the 21st in the DMZ on the western front as a violation of the armistice agreement. Referring the matter to the UN Security Council and demanding an apology and measures to prevent recurrence are being mentioned as possible responses.
The Ministry of National Defense believes a final decision will be made based on the investigation results of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the UN Command. Minister of National Defense Kang Shincheol said in the National Assembly that corresponding measures would be implemented in stages, but did not disclose specific plans.
Experts pointed out that there are limits to the effectiveness of resuming loudspeaker broadcasts toward North Korea or other military responses. If the UN Command Military Armistice Commission determines that this case is a violation of the armistice agreement, criticism of North Korea at the international community level is likely to intensify.