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Mines along the DMZ are important because it prevents North Korea’s significant land army from crossing into the South. Without it Seoul is at significant risk.

Everyone points to the south’s modern weaponry and US backing as reasons why the DMZ mines are not needed. However the US had a significant tech advantage in the Korean War and almost lost completely (even before China entered the war). They were saved only by a daring beach landing in the Battle of Inchon.



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