The Joint Chiefs of Staff ruled North Korea's landmine-laying in the DMZ a violation of the Armistice Agreement and placed all responsibility on Pyongyang.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff ruled that North Korea's continued laying of landmines and fortification near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) is a clear violation of the Armistice Agreement.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated clearly that such actions undermine the spirit of the existing inter-Korean agreements, and that North Korea bears full responsibility for any situation that may arise as a result.
These activities by North Korea are raising tension in the inter-Korean border area. On September 21, an incident also occurred in which a South Korean soldier was wounded during a search operation south of the MDL.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff therefore demanded that North Korea immediately halt these activities, apologize, and take responsible measures.
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