United Nations Command criticizes North Korea for laying mines in the DMZ



News United Nations Command criticizes North Korea for laying mines in the DMZ UNC says KPA actions on the border "jeopardizes" the safety of troops as well as visitors Dagyum Ji August 24, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News The United Nations Command (UNC) has criticized North Korea for burying antipersonnel mines near the truce village of Panmunjom, in a statement issued on Wednesday. The laying of the mines in the area has been detected for the first time since the Korean armistice agreement, which was signed on 27 July 1953, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday. The United Nations Command (UNC) has criticized North Korea for burying antipersonnel mines near the truce village of Panmunjom, in a statement issued on Wednesday. The laying of the mines in the area has been detected for the first time since the Korean armistice agreement, which was signed on 27 July 1953, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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United Nations Command criticizes North Korea for laying mines in the DMZ

UNC says KPA actions on the border "jeopardizes" the safety of troops as well as visitors

Dagyum Ji August 24, 2016

United Nations Command criticizes North Korea for laying mines in the DMZ

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The United Nations Command (UNC) has criticized North Korea for burying antipersonnel mines near the truce village of Panmunjom, in a statement issued on Wednesday.

The laying of the mines in the area has been detected for the first time since the Korean armistice agreement, which was signed on 27 July 1953, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday.

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