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DMZ Mine Blast Injures South Korean Soldiers
27 Sep
Summary
- South Korean military and UN Command investigate landmine blast.
- Three soldiers injured clearing patrol route in DMZ.
- Investigation to verify cause and disclose findings publicly.
A joint investigation by South Korea's military and the United Nations Command is underway following a landmine explosion near the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) that occurred on September 21. Three South Korean soldiers sustained injuries while clearing a patrol route in the western sector of the DMZ, a heavily fortified border region with North Korea. The explosion was attributed to a landmine by President Lee Jae Myung.
An investigative team comprising approximately 40 officials has been examining the blast site. The military has committed to verifying the cause of the explosion through further searches and plans to publicly share the findings. This comes as opposition lawmakers have called for transparency regarding the device's origin, with suspicions it may have come from North Korea. Mine explosions are a recurring hazard in the DMZ, where outdated and potentially stray mines have periodically caused injuries.
Reports indicate that North Korean forces resumed fortification work, including mine-laying and fence construction, near the border in March. The ongoing investigation aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding this recent incident.
