Not so fast. There is no evidence in the article that NOKO is doing anything (”There was no immediate confirmation from North Korea that its troops had begun the process.”). Only SOKO is actively removing its mines at this time.
Correct. There is not a damn bit of verified evidence that the DPRK KPA is likewise removing mines on their side. We are only taking their word on it. Why would anyone take North Korea’s word on anything (and the gullible socialist Moon Administration’s pro-North Korea spin on everything), and believe NOKO mere statements and promises that have no back up in infrastructure for independent confirmation. To believe them one would have to maintain firm control of the bong and the crack pipe and keep puffin’ away.
North Korea doesn’t need troops to clear landmines. They’ll just drive a herd of political prisoners across the area.