South Korean military confirms soldiers were injured by North Korean landmines, urges apology and measures

On the 30th, the South Korean military concluded that three soldiers were seriously injured in a landmine explosion near the North-South Military Demarcation Line, saying, "They were seriously injured by a North Korean landmine," and said, "We strongly urge North Korea to apologize and take responsible measures." He called for an immediate halt to actions that would heighten tensions, such as North Korea's efforts to "fortress" its border with South Korea starting in 2024.

North Korea recently buried a landmine explosion that injured a soldier - South Korean Defense Minister

The South Korean military said, ``North Korea continues to ``fortress'' itself by burying landmines near the military demarcation line, which is causing heightened tensions between the two Koreas. ``This is a clear violation of the Armistice Agreement, and it undermines the spirit of the agreement between the North and South,'' he said. "North Korea bears all responsibility for the situation that will occur in the future," he added.

The United Nations Command also announced on the 30th that it was ``deeming this to be a violation of the Armistice Agreement.''

Meanwhile, according to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim Yo Jong, North Korea's General Affairs Minister of the Workers' Party of Korea, claimed in a statement on the 29th that the move was "obviously self-made" by South Korea.

Yo Jong pointed out that South Korea is "creating excuses" to justify provoking North Korea. He warned that if the South Korean military fired live ammunition at soldiers involved in border work, it would "retaliate mercilessly."

He further explained, ``Our soldiers have never crossed the border.'' ``It's a baseless allegation,'' he said.