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.
South Korea's unification ministry announced on January 22 that it will seek consultations with the U.N. Command (UNC) to reopen three shuttered sections of the DMZ Peace Trail inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This move aligns with President Lee Jae-myung's government's efforts to restore trust with North Korea. However, objections from the U.S.-led UNC are anticipated.
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The United Nations Command (UNC) has objected to a bill that would allow the South Korean government to control non-military access to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Citing the 1953 Armistice Agreement, it emphasized its role as the sole administrator to maintain stability. The rare statement comes amid debate sparked by recent comments from the Unification Minister.