South Korea land mine victim denied recognition as wounded combatant

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Sept. 17, 2019 / 2:07 PM
South Korea land mine victim denied recognition as wounded combatant
By   Elizabeth Shim

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- A South Korean soldier who lost both legs during a 2015 land mine incident at the demilitarized zone said the government is refusing to recognize him as wounded as a result of enemy action.

Ha Jae-heon was critically injured more than four years ago as tensions escalated at the border, and was honored with a memorial the same year.

Ha said Tuesday Seoul recognizes him as "wounded while in public service," rather than wounded in combat, local newspaper Munhwa Ilbo reported.

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