North Korea told the United Nations in a letter that the September landmine blast in Seoul was fabricated by the South, describing the incident as a “sinister obstructive move” after Seoul accused Pyongyang of responsibility.
South Korean officials said the explosion, which they described as a landmine blast, occurred in September and blamed North Korea for violating the armistice that has held since the Korean War.
In its response, the North Korean government denied any involvement, labeling the allegation a “sinister obstructive move” and asserting that Seoul had created the incident to heighten tensions on the peninsula.
The letter was submitted to the United Nations, where both Koreas remain parties to the 1953 armistice agreement and the UN monitors compliance and violations.
The exchange underscores the persistent diplomatic friction between the two Koreas, which regularly trade accusations over security incidents despite ongoing efforts to maintain a fragile peace.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>