North Korea Violates Armistice with Mine Explosion
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North Korea has been accused of violating the Korean War armistice by South Korea and the United Nations Command following the explosion of a landmine in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on August 20, which injured three South Korean soldiers. The mine was confirmed to be of North Korean origin, with additional mines found at the site. South Korea's Defense Minister Kang Shin-cheol stated that the incident was a clear violation of the Armistice Agreement and that Seoul would take corresponding measures.
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