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North and South Korea begin demining the border

2018-10-02 09:20:48       source:The Aljazeera

October 1, 2018


Troops from North and South Korea are removing landmines along their heavily fortified border in a pact to reduce tension in the divided Asian peninsula.


The 20-day exercise that began on Monday saw South Korean troops clearing landmines in the Joint Security Area (JSA).


A South Koren defence ministry spokesperson said the operation had begun on both sides, though there has been no confirmation by the North.


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