April 20, 2024
Analysis

Why the U.S. made Korea exception for landmine ban

American military continues to view Korean situation as special case, Cold War relic

In a step toward compliance with the Ottawa Convention, the United States government announced Tuesday it will no longer use anti-personnel landmines and destroy all of its existing stockpiles.

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