Key facts
- South Korea blames North Korea for the Sept. 21 DMZ mine blast that injured three soldiers.
- North Korea denies responsibility for the blast.
- Cho highlighted the implications of North Korea-Moscow military cooperation for regional security.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun explained Seoul's position on a recent land mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) at a Group of 20 (G20) meeting and highlighted the need for inter-Korean dialogue, his office said Sunday. South Korea has blamed North Korea for the Sept. 21 mine blast inside the DMZ that injured three South Korean soldiers, and has called for military talks to ease tensions. Pyongyang, however, has denied responsibility. During the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Cho explained Seoul's stance on the explosion, noting that communication between the two Koreas is more important than ever to ease tensions. He also noted that deepening military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow has serious implications for security on the Korean Peninsula and in the region. Cho asked for support from G20 members for Seoul's efforts to promote peaceful coexistence and reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula. He also highlighted the need for international cooperation to ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.