South Korea suspects North Korean mines in DMZ blast
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South Korea suspects North Korean mines in DMZ blast

Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 1:23 PM ET
Summary: South Korea says it suspects a recent explosion in the DMZ injured three military personnel and was caused by North Korean landmines. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said preliminary findings from an investigation with the UN Command indicate recently planted mines were involved, citing crater and flame patterns.
WHO: South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff
WHAT: South Korea suspects North Korean landmines caused a DMZ explosion that injured three military personnel.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026
WHERE: Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), western sector
WHY: The investigation’s preliminary findings indicate recently planted North Korean landmines were involved in the blast.

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