North Korea Accuses UN Chief of Taking Seoul's Side

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North Korea accuses the UN secretary-general of taking Seoul's side after a landmine exploded on the border between the countries, and Pyongyang claims he is taking Seoul's side. The secretary-general called on both Koreas to reduce tensions through dialogue. Pyongyang expressed regret over his remarks, according to the statement that was published. In North Korea, they claim that the UN secretary-general is taking a position in favor of South Korea.

The landmine explosion occurred on the border between the two countries, and the secretary-general called on both Koreas to take steps to reduce tensions and to conduct dialogue. In North Korea, they responded to this call by claiming that it was made one-sidedly.

North Korea announced that it will continue to monitor developments on the border. As of the publication of these remarks, no further details were released on the circumstances of the explosion or on casualties.