Allegations of Military Attempt to Downplay DMZ Landmine Explosion Incident

Why and for what reason is this happening?
DMZ Landmine Explosion, Military Suspected of Downplaying Incident n.news.naver.com Amidst an incident in the western Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) where a landmine explosion injured three military officers, the military authorities' response has come under scrutiny. Suspicion of a cover-up is rising as they have failed to clearly identify who planted the mine or the exact location of the accident, even two days after the incident occurred.