Event Brief
North Korea rejects Seoul’s accusation over DMZ mine blast
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 02, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Summary: North Korea rejected South Korea’s accusation that North Korean mines caused a September 21 blast that seriously wounded two South Korean soldiers in the DMZ, and dismissed Seoul’s demand for an apology. Kim Yo Jong said Pyongyang had not deliberately planted mines; the UN Command said the incident violated the Korean War armistice.
WHO: Kim Yo Jong
WHAT: Rejected South Korea’s accusation over the DMZ mine blast and dismissed its demand for an apology.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026
WHERE: Korean Demilitarised Zone
WHY: South Korea accused North Korea of causing the blast with mines and demanded an apology.
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