Conspiracy Theories Around Lee Jae-myung's Mine Accident Are Undermining Security

President Lee Jae-myung said at a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House on the 29th that the truth behind a landmine explosion near the Military Demarcation Line that injured three soldiers must be investigated, warning that baseless conspiracy theories surrounding the incident must not be allowed to endanger national security.

Earlier, on the 28th, the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that it had determined the cause of the September 21 accident in the Demilitarized Zone along the western front was very likely a North Korean landmine. Three soldiers suffered serious and minor injuries in the blast.

"I offer words of comfort to the families and wish the injured a speedy recovery," the president said at the Cabinet meeting. "We will take any necessary measures based on the findings." He stressed that "the military authorities, in close cooperation with the United Nations Command, must swiftly and thoroughly investigate to uncover the truth." He added, "There can be no ruling or opposition divide on security," and said, "Regarding this incident in particular, I hope no one will fuel baseless conspiracy theories and put national security at risk."