S. Korea accuses DPRK of planting landmines south of MDL, demands apology

MediumEventSeoul, South Korea
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South Korean military officials said North Korean forces planted anti‑personnel landmines south of the Military Demarcation Line, injuring three South Korean soldiers during a routine DMZ patrol, and demanded Pyongyang apologise and remove the mines.

Published
5 Oct 2026 · 12:15 UTC
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Source: bignewsnetwork.com

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