DMZ
UN Command reaffirms authority over military boundary between Koreas
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The American-led United Nations Command (UNC) has stated that the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) marking the boundary between the two Koreas falls under its authority, objecting to South Korea's internal revision of land border rules aimed at preventing accidental clashes with North Korea. This comes amid a surge in North Korean soldiers crossing the MDL near the border. The UNC emphasized that any military dialogue on the MDL must be conducted under its auspices, as per the armistice agreement.
Lt. Gen. Scott Winter, deputy commander of the U.N. Command (UNC), urged prudence in any changes to the control and use of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas. He described the armistice as a "proven framework" and warned against undermining it. The remarks come as the U.S.-led UNC objects to bills promoting peaceful use of the military buffer zone.
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The South Korean government announced on April 1 that it will reopen all 12 peace-themed walking routes near the Demilitarized Zone for this year's program. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the DMZ Peace Trail will operate from April 17 to November 30, with a temporary suspension in July and August due to summer heat. Access is limited to South Korean nationals.