An explosion on the military contact line between the two Koreas, wounding a soldier
The ministry explained in a statement that the explosion occurred on Thursday morning on the western side of the contact line, wounding the officer who was on patrol.
Conflict between the two Koreas
The ministry reported that "The officer was evacuated (…) by helicopter, and his condition is stable and his injuries do not pose a threat to his life".
The explosion comes after Seoul proposed this week to hold military talks with , which is the first initiative of its kind in years.
Military border between the two Koreas
The South Korean army proposed that Pyongyang establish a clear demarcation line between the two countries after recent incursions by North Korean soldiers.
Seoul indicated that many of the border markers that were placed within the framework of the 1953 armistice had been lost over time.
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Which led to "Differences in views on the border in some areas on both sides"
Korean War (1950-1953)
The armistice ended the Korean War (1950-1953), but Seoul and Pyongyang are still officially at war, due to the lack of a peace treaty.
According to Seoul, there were about ten incursions by North Korean soldiers this year.
In 2015, two South Korean soldiers were injured. During a patrol south of the border, he was seriously injured due to the explosion of landmines planted by North Korea.
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