South Korea remains under an armistice, while North Korea possesses nuclear weapons.
For soldiers stationed on the front lines, the risk of military provocation is a reality. They serve their country, often facing dangers simply because they were born into a divided nation.
The recent landmine incident should remind us that preventing casualties requires more than words about peace.
The Korean Peninsula could become a place to develop advanced defensive technologies that reduce the risks soldiers face.
After all, once an incident occurs, it may already be too late.
Can we build a safer peace through technology before the next soldier is injured?