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.
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.
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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.