Politics · South Korea · 2 days ago
Mine found near beach in South Korea prompts criticism of president
A landmine was found near Daebinchang Beach on Jumun Island, part of Ganghwa County in South Korea.
County officials said it was found on October 8 and was thought to have drifted in from North Korea.
Ahn Cheol-soo, a lawmaker with the People Power Party, said the mine threatened residents and visitors.
He criticized President Lee Jae-myung for not speaking publicly about the mine or a separate incident involving mines in the Demilitarized Zone.
Ahn called on Lee to take action against North Korea, suggesting measures including loudspeaker broadcasts and leaflet drops.
Ganghwa County said mines have been found 17 times in the county this year.
The account gives no response from Lee or indication of what action will follow.
A land mine believed to have washed ashore from North Korea was found near Daebin-chang Beach on South Korea’s Ganghwa Island.
The discovery prompted People Power Party lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo to call on President Lee Jae-myung to respond to North Korea.
Ahn said the mine threatened the safety of residents in border areas and tourists.
Ganghwa County said the mine was found on Aug. 8 and that 17 mines had been found in the county this year.
Ahn called for actions such as resuming broadcasts toward North Korea or installing loudspeakers.
- Who
- A land mine believed to be from North Korea was found; lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo called on President Lee Jae-myung to respond.
- What
- A suspected North Korean anti-personnel mine was found near a beach. Ahn urged the president to take action toward North Korea.
- When
- The mine was found on Aug. 8. Ahn made his call on Oct. 10.
- Where
- Near Daebin-chang Beach on Jumun Island, Ganghwa County, South Korea.
- Why
- The mine was believed to have washed ashore from the sea, and Ahn said it threatened residents and tourists.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff issued a final announcement about the DMZ mine incident, according to Ahn.
A land mine was found near Daebin-chang Beach on Jumun Island.
Ahn called on President Lee to respond to North Korea over the mine discovery.
- Location
- Daebin-chang Beach, Jumun Island, Ganghwa County
- Mine
- One anti-personnel mine, believed to have washed ashore
- Discovery date
- Aug. 8
- County total
- 17 mine discoveries in Ganghwa County this year
- Lawmaker
- Ahn Cheol-soo of the People Power Party
What people are saying
North Korea is turning even the waters of South Korea into a minefield. How long will President Lee Jae-myung remain silent?
The safety of residents in border areas and tourists is also being threatened.
I urge President Lee Jae-myung to immediately stop the submissive farce toward North Korea.
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