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flag South Korea says DMZ access bill complies with armistice, despite U.N. Command opposition.

flag South Korea's Unification Ministry says pending legislation to expand government access to the DMZ for non-military purposes does not violate the 1953 armistice, stressing it requires prior consultation with the U.S.-led U.N. Command. flag The UNC disputes this, calling the bill incompatible with the armistice and warning against politicizing the zone. flag South Korea maintains the legislation respects UNC authority and won’t harm U.S. relations, while also acknowledging public interest in peaceful DMZ use. flag Defense and foreign ministries emphasize coordination with the UNC, balancing legislative authority with existing agreements.

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