Military judges North Korean mine as highly likely cause of DMZ mine explosion

The military authorities said that it is highly likely the landmine explosion accident that occurred in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the 21st was caused by a North Korean landmine. In a briefing on the interim investigation results on the 28th, the Joint Chiefs of Staff explained that the explosion site was about 10 meters south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), and that considering the现场 circumstances and the National Forensic Service’s initial analysis results, it is presumed not to have been one of our own landmines. However, it added that whether the landmine was recently planted by North Korea or was an old mine that had been washed away can only be confirmed once the final investigation results are released. The JCS stated that if it is ultimately determined to be a landmine laid by the North side, responsibility for the injury lies with North Korea, and that it will review appropriate measures in response.