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- 1North Korean mines blamed for DMZ blasts injuring three soldiersβNorth Korean mines likely caused DMZ blasts that injured 3 soldiers, Southβs military says
South Korea's military says explosions in the Demilitarized Zone that wounded three soldiers were likely caused by North Korean landmines. The injuries add to concerns over fortified defenses Pyongyang has installed along the border, which pose risks to troops patrolling the heavily armed frontier. Further details about the soldiers' conditions or a possible response have not been announced.
- 2South Korea says North Korean mine likely injured soldiers in DMZβΌSouth Korean military: 'Highly likely' North Korean mine injured soldiers in DMZ
South Korea's military says it is 'highly likely' that a North Korean landmine injured soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas. The assessment raises fresh concerns about unmarked explosives along the heavily fortified border and comes at a time of heightened tension on the peninsula, drawing attention to the safety of troops patrolling the area.
- 3South Korean military finds North Korean mine at DMZ blast siteβΌSouth Korean military finds North Korean land mine at site of DMZ blast
South Korea's military has recovered a North Korean land mine at the site of an explosion along the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone. The discovery comes amid heightened tensions on the peninsula, with the blast raising questions about how the mine ended up south of the border and whether further unexploded ordnance could be present in the area.
- 4South Korea suspects North Korean mines behind DMZ blastβSouth Korea suspects North Korean mines behind DMZ blast https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/s outh-korea-suspects
South Korea says it suspects North Korean landmines caused an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone, according to a report covered by Al Jazeera. An investigation into the blast has raised concerns in Seoul that the incident could provoke renewed tension between the two Koreas, already strained by years of stalled diplomacy and periodic clashes along the heavily fortified border.
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A landmine explosion in the Korean Demilitarized Zone was likely caused by North Korea, according to reporting from the Jerusalem Post. No details have been given about casualties, the exact location, or when the blast occurred. If confirmed, the incident could heighten tensions on the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas, which remain technically at war.
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South Korean soldiers were injured in an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone, and officials assess the blast was most likely caused by a North Korean landmine. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing dangers along the heavily fortified border, where mines remain scattered decades after the Korean War. Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the explosion and the soldiers' condition.
- 7South Korea and UN Command investigate DMZ explosionβΌSouth Korean military, UN command launch investigation into DMZ explosion
South Korea's military and the UN Command have launched a joint investigation into an explosion in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the heavily fortified border separating North and South Korea. Details about the cause of the blast and any damage or casualties have not yet been confirmed, and authorities are working to establish what happened in the area.
- 8North Korean Landmines Believed to Have Hurt South Korean Soldiers in DMZβNorth Korean Landmines Likely Injured South Korean Soldiers in DMZ
South Korean soldiers patrolling the Demilitarized Zone are believed to have been injured by landmines of North Korean origin, according to the headline. The incident would raise fresh concerns about mines still buried along the heavily fortified border and about safety conditions for troops monitoring the area. Details about the number of soldiers hurt or the severity of their injuries were not provided.
- 9South Korea and UN inspect suspected DMZ mine explosion siteβSouth Korea, UN team inspect site of suspected DMZ mine explosion
South Korean officials and a United Nations team have inspected the site of a suspected landmine explosion in the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The joint inspection is aimed at establishing what caused the blast and assessing conditions in the heavily fortified border area. Details about casualties or damage have not been confirmed, and the incident has drawn attention to lingering dangers in the zone.
- 10South Korea finds North Korean mine near DMZ blast siteβΌS. Korean military finds 1 N. Korean mine near site of DMZ blast
South Korea's military says it has found one North Korean landmine near the site of an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone that divided the two Koreas. The discovery comes amid heightened attention to safety along the border area following the earlier blast, and forces are examining whether further mines or hazards remain near the location.
- 11Seoul Says North Korean Land Mines Likely Behind DMZ ExplosionβNorth Korea Land Mines 'Highly Likely' Behind DMZ Explosion, Seoul Says https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/north-korea-land-
South Korean officials say an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone was 'highly likely' caused by North Korean land mines, according to the Wall Street Journal. The assessment comes amid heightened tensions on the inter-Korean border, with Seoul monitoring the site and Pyongyang's activities closely. The finding underscores continuing dangers from mines planted along the heavily fortified frontier.