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Mine Blast Tests South Korean Engagement Policy as Pyongyang Rejects Contact
The DiplomatLO·KR · KP·2 days ago
South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong-sook reaffirmed that Seoul should persist in demanding an apology from Pyongyang over a land mine explosion, likely referring to the 2015 incident that maimed South Korean soldiers. The statement signals continuity in Seoul's firm stance toward the North, with no indication of a policy shift. The demand for an apology remains a point of contention in inter-Korean relations, though the current status of negotiations is unclear.
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