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South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast

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South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally requested North Korea to eliminate all remaining mines on the southern side of the DMZ following a recent blast. This diplomatic demand follows a specific incident where a mine detonated near the border, prompting Seoul to escalate pressure on Pyongyang to prevent further incidents. The request aims to secure a formal apology and ensure the safety of border patrol personnel. While the blast occurred, the specific date of the incident is not provided in the available evidence, and the exact number of mines removed remains to be determined by the subsequent inspection process.

Key points

• South Korea has issued a formal diplomatic demand to North Korea to remove all mines planted on the southern side of the DMZ following a recent explosion.
• The request is intended to secure a formal apology from Pyongyang and ensure the safety of border patrol personnel in the region.

Context and limitations

The specific date of the DMZ mine blast is not provided in the evidence, and the exact number of mines removed remains to be determined by the subsequent inspection process.

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