People Power Party criticizes President Lee Jae-myung's remarks on the DMZ landmine accident

The People Power Party strongly criticized President Lee Jaemyung on the 1st for describing the recent mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone that injured three of our soldiers as an “unfortunate accident.” Party leader Jang Donghyuk argued that the president had overly softened the matter without directly criticizing North Korea. Floor leader Chung Cheongrae also said this should be seen not as an accident but as a provocation by North Korea, questioning his stance as commanderinchief. Lawmakers Na Kyungwon and Kwon Youngseo also issued statements in succession that day, pointing out that the president’s remarks did not sufficiently address North Korea’s responsibility. Lawmaker Han Donghoon also criticized it as downplaying North Korea’s landmine attack.