Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ blast
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- South China Morning Postseen 21 Sept, 13:27headline rewritten
Suspected landmine blast injures South Korean soldiers in DMZSuspected DMZ landmine blast injures 3 South Korean soldiers - Japan Timesseen 5 Oct, 08:41headline rewritten
North Korea fired off apparent ballistic missile amid landmine row with SouthNorth Korea fires off ballistic missile amid landmine row with South - hani.co.krseen 8 Oct, 11:55headline rewritten
South Korea’s military confirms N. Korea mine caused explosion in DMZS. Korea’s military confirms N. Korean mine caused explosion in DMZ
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Mon, 21 September 2026
12 reports- Channel News Asia03:44first to report
- South China Morning Post03:53edited after publishing
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Suspected landmine blast injures South Korean soldiers in DMZThree South Korean military officers were injured in an explosion during an operation near the heavily mined border with North Korea, Seoul’s military said Monday. The incident occurred south of the military demarcation line inside the demilitarised zone (DMZ), one of the world’s most heavily fortified and mined frontiers. Two of the injured officers were evacuated by helicopter, while a third was due to be transported by road before being airlifted, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. It...
- Le Figaro (France)03:58
On ignore à ce stade si la mine à l’origine de l’accident a été posée par les forces nord-coréennes ou sud-coréennes.
- RMF24 (Poland)05:49
Wybuch w Strefie Zdemilitaryzowanej. Ranni żołnierze z Korei Płd.
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:23
U EKSPLOZIJI, vjerojatno mine, u demilitariziranoj zoni između dviju Koreja ozlijeđena su tri južnokorejska vojnika. Incident se dogodio tijekom redovnih operativnih aktivnosti.
- Japan Times06:39
It was not immediately clear whether the explosion was caused by a North Korean mine, a South Korean mine or another explosive device.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:28
Tre ufficiali sudcoreani sono rimasti feriti (uno gravemente) in un’esplosione all’interno della Zona Demilitarizzata (Dmz), la zona cuscinetto che separa la Corea del Sud da quella del Nord. Lo riporta Yonhap TV, società di radiodiffusione sudcoreana, citando un funzionario militare di Seul. Secondo il Ministero della Difesa sudcoreano l’incidente è accaduto stanotte (orario italiano) all’interno […] L'articolo Esplosione nella Zona Demilitarizzata tra Corea del Nord e del Sud: feriti tre...
- France Info (France)07:32
"Un soldat a été grièvement blessé lors d'une opération dans la zone démilitarisée impliquant la 25e division d'infanterie", a déclaré un responsable militaire.
- Al Jazeera English07:45
South Korean officers injured in DMZ explosion, possibly caused by a landmine, according to local media reports.
- Euronews07:59
The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) is a 248 km buffer zone separating North and South Korea and is one of the world’s most heavily fortified borders.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)08:39
- Index.hr (Croatia)08:40
TROJE južnokorejskih časnika ranjeno je u eksploziji mine tijekom operacije u demilitariziranoj zoni na granici sa Sjevernom Korejom.
Wed, 23 September 2026
1 report- koreatimes.co.kr10:12
Two consecutive explosions occurred in the suspected landmine blast that critically injured two South Korean soldiers inside the demilitarized zone...
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)12:50
VOJSKA Južne Koreje i UN istražuju eksploziju mine u DMZ-u u kojoj su ozlijeđena tri vojnika. Oporba sumnja da je mina sjevernokorejska, a rezultati istrage bit će javno objavljeni.
Mon, 28 September 2026
5 reports- asiaone.com02:22
SEOUL — South Korea's military and the United Nations Command launched a joint investigation into a landmine explosion near the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Sunday (Sept 27), as opposition lawmakers called for transparency about the origins of the device.The investigative team of about 40 officials searched an area near the...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:54
Military investigating whether North Korean mines caused explosions inside Demilitarized Zone
- Channel News Asia14:26
- ABC News (Australia)14:54
The preliminary finding could further inflame tensions between North and South Korea, with Seoul vowing to take "appropriate and corresponding measures".
- Al Jazeera English16:50
The report into the explosion in Demilitarized Zone threatens to provoke renewed tension between the two Koreas.
Tue, 29 September 2026
16 reports- Japan Times03:49
South Korea's military vowed to respond if a final investigation confirms Pyongyang's involvement in the blasts that injured three soldiers.
- iDNES (Czechia)06:43
Pozemní miny, které minulý týden zranily tři jihokorejské vojáky u silně opevněné hranice oddělující obě Koreje, pravděpodobně položila KLDR. S odvoláním na pondělní prohlášení jihokorejské armády to napsala agentura AP, podle níž by tento předběžný závěr mohl ještě více vyostřit napětí mezi oběma zeměmi poznamenané severokorejskými jadernými a raketovými testy.
- Polsat News (Poland)06:57
Do eksplozji miny, w wyniku której rannych zostało trzech żołnierzy z Południa, doszło w strefie zdemilitaryzowanej na granicy między obiema Koreami. - To wyraźne naruszenie porozumienia o zawieszeniu broni, a skoro odpowiedzialność za to ponosi Korea Północna, podejmiemy stosowne kroki - oświadczył minister obrony Kang Shin-chul, cytowany przez agencję AFP.
- Die Zeit (Germany)07:16
Bei einer Explosion in der Grenzregion zum Norden sind Offiziere Südkoreas verletzt worden. Die südkoreanische Regierung macht Nordkorea für den Vorfall verantwortlich.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:21
Tydzień temu w strefie zdemilitaryzowanej pomiędzy Koreą Północną i Południową doszło do serii eksplozji. Rannych zostało trzech żołnierzy. Śledztwo wykazało, że wybuchy spowodowały północnokoreańskie miny. - To jawne naruszenie porozumienia o zawieszeniu broni - ocenił nowy minister obrony Korei Południowej Kang Shin-chul.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:43
Defense minister calls explosion a 'clear violation of armistice agreement' with North Korea
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:43
Lee Jae Myung says Seoul will take ‘necessary measures’ based on investigation’s findings
- Channel News Asia08:11
- RMF24 (Poland)08:28
Kolejna mina odkryta na granicy. Seul mówi wprost o złamaniu rozejmu
- France Info (France)08:38
On estime que plus de 800 000 mines infestent cette zone tampon de 4 km de large, qui divise depuis 1953 la péninsule sur près de 250 km.
- Euronews08:56
The northern and southern boundaries of the zone are among the world's most heavily fortified frontiers and landmine incidents have previously heightened tensions between the two countries.
- South China Morning Post09:28
South Korea’s defence minister said on Tuesday North Korean mines caused a blast last week that injured two South Korean personnel in the demilitarised zone (DMZ), adding that the incident violated the Korean war armistice agreement and warranted a response against Pyongyang. Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul told a parliamentary committee that the mines were North Korean and appeared to have been planted in the area as part of North Korea’s border fortification work near the military...
- Libération (France)09:36
Trois soldats ont été blessés la semaine dernière. L’armée «dispose d’un éventail de mesures nécessaires, et nous les mettrons en œuvre par étapes», a assuré un ministre sud-Coréen.
- Google News - Top Stories10:18
South Korea says North Korean mines behind DMZ blast violated armistice Reuters North Korea says South Korea to pay a price for shifting blame for mine blast Reuters North Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers, accuses Seoul of conspiracy AP News Kim Jong Un’s Sister Slams Seoul’s Mine Blast Probe as ‘Farce’ bloomberg.com South Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers was likely caused by North Korean mines ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Google News - Top Stories22:05
North Korea calls DMZ mine blast a 'farce' as UN Command says armistice breach occurred Reuters North Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers, accuses Seoul of conspiracy AP News South Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers was likely caused by North Korean mines ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos North Korean landmine blasts in DMZ a 'violation of armistice,' Seoul says Euronews.com Kim Jong Un’s Sister Slams Seoul’s Mine Blast Probe as ‘Farce’...
- Channel News Asia23:17
South Korea said that North Korea was "highly suspected" of causing two explosions at the countries' Demilitarized Zone, adding that it was "a clear violation" of their armistice agreement.
Wed, 30 September 2026
14 reports- Bloomberg Politics00:54
United Nations Command said that Pyongyang violated the armistice with South Korea after investigators found an active North Korean landmine south of the inter-Korean border, a conclusion that will likely bolster Seoul’s calls for an apology over recent explosions that seriously injured its soldiers.
- Die Zeit (Germany)01:13
Die nordkoreanische Regierung will nicht für die Explosion mit drei Verletzten verantwortlich sein. Die Schwester Kim Jong-uns droht Südkorea mit Vergeltung.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)01:46
Nach der Minenexplosion mit drei verletzten südkoreanischen Soldaten streitet Nordkorea die Vorwürfe aus Seoul ab. Die Schwester von Machthaber Kim spricht von einer »Verschwörungsfarce«.
- BBC News World03:38
Blasts in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) injured three South Korean personnel earlier this month.
- DW Top Stories04:27
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong has accused Seoul of conspiracy after it blamed Pyongyang for the blast in the DMZ.
- Google News - Top Stories04:30
North Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers, accuses Seoul of conspiracy AP News North Korea calls DMZ mine blast a 'farce' as UN Command says armistice breach occurred Reuters South Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three BBC South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers theguardian.com South Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers was likely caused by North Korean mines ABC News -...
- Euronews05:23
North Korea in recent years has added mines, anti-tank barriers and other front-line fortifications, raising concerns in the South about the growing presence of North Korean soldiers near the border.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:53
South Korea strongly demands that North Korea apologize and take ‘responsible measures’ over incident
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:40
JUŽNA Koreja traži ispriku od Sjeverne Koreje zbog eksplozija mina u kojima su ranjena tri vojnika.
- The Guardian World07:53
Blast during search operation near border fuels political tensions amid attempts to revive diplomatic channels South Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea over a landmine blast that injured three soldiers, saying they were hurt by North Korean mines on the southern side of the border. Kang Hyun-woo, the director of operations at South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff, demanded an apology and “responsible measures” from Pyongyang over the blast, which occurred on 21 September during a...
- Al Jazeera English08:02
South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.
- Polsat News (Poland)08:55
- Usprawiedliwiają swoje postępowanie w celu przeprowadzenia prowokacji przeciwko nam - stwierdziła Kim Jo Dzong, siostra Kim Dzong Una. W ten sposób skomentowała zarzuty Seulu po tym, jak po wybuchu miny w strefie zdemilitaryzowanej ucierpieli trzej południowokoreańscy żołnierze. Minister obrony Korei Południowej ocenił incydent jako wyraźne naruszenie zawieszenia broni przez Pjongjang.
- El País (Spain)10:40
El organismo de la ONU que supervisa la frontera considera vulnerado el armisticio de 1953 tras encontrar un artefacto norcoreano sin detonar en el lado sur
- Al Jazeera English11:19
A landmine explosion which injured three South Korean soldiers in the Korean Demilitarized Zone last week.
Thu, 1 October 2026
7 reports- South China Morning Post00:00
The two Koreas urgently need to restore military communication to prevent a landmine dispute in the demilitarised zone (DMZ) from escalating into an armed clash, according to observers. The danger is growing as North Korea presses ahead with leader Kim Jong-un’s order to fortify its side of the 4km (2.5 mile) wide buffer zone separating it from the South. South Korea views the works, including the laying of mines near the sparsely marked Military Demarcation Line (MDL) running through the...
- Le Figaro (France)02:09
Lee Jae Myung a exhorté jeudi Pyongyang à «rétablir la confiance et reprendre le dialogue», après les explosions de mines dans la Zone démilitarisée (DMZ) entre les deux pays qui ont blessé trois soldats sud-coréens en septembre.
- Channel News Asia03:31
- Japan Times05:13
Seoul's military had demanded North Korea apologize after three South Korean officers were injured in an explosion inside the Demilitarized Zone.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:07
Pledge comes after two land mines exploded in Demilitarized Zone, leaving three South Korean soldiers wounded
- arkansasonline.com08:24
SEOUL, South Korea -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday rejected South Korean findings that North Korea planted land mines that injured three South Korean soldiers last week and threatened to retaliate if the South fires on North Korean troops fortifying the border.
- DW Top Stories13:57
A mine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers has renewed scrutiny of North Korea's actions along the border and raised questions about its strategic goals.
Fri, 2 October 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia10:55
- Japan Times21:56edited after publishing
previously
North Korea fired off apparent ballistic missile amid landmine row with SouthThe Defense Ministry in Tokyo said the weapon flew for an estimated 680 km before landing in waters outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Sat, 3 October 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:47
Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to stop attempts to 'tarnish' the country's image
- Le Monde English13:00
Three South Koreans were injured by mines in the DMZ, the heavily fortified zone separating North and South Korea. The South Korean president, determined to revive talks and encourage renewed negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington, has chosen a path of de-escalation.
Mon, 5 October 2026
4 reports- Channel News Asia09:39
The findings by the South Korean military and the US-led United Nations Command were consistent with a preliminary probe that indicated North Korean troops had crossed the Military Demarcation Line - an accusation Pyongyang denies.
- Japan Times09:51
The findings were consistent with a preliminary probe that indicated North Korean troops had crossed the Military Demarcation Line
- South China Morning Post10:20
South Korea said on Monday that a recent border blast that seriously wounded two of its soldiers was caused by mines planted by North Korea. North Korea, which has been fortifying its border with South Korea since April 2024, deployed up to 7,000 workers to install mines and fences this year, with some 50 incidents of crossing the border, according to a briefing on Monday by the South’s military. The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-53 war ended in an armistice...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:13
Seoul cites location, composition of mines as evidence, demands apology; Pyongyang denies involvement
Tue, 6 October 2026
7 reports- Japan Times03:33
The mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone between the two Koreas seriously wounded two South Korean soldiers, a defense ministry spokesperson has said.
- Channel News Asia03:34
South Korea insists that the North must remove the mines it planted in the DMZ south of the Military Demarcation Line.
1 reprint
- Al Jazeera English6 Oct, 08:58their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:19
NAKON eksplozije mine u DMZ-u u kojoj su ranjena dva vojnika, Južna Koreja traži ispriku i uklanjanje mina, prijeteći odgovorom. Sjeverna Koreja odbacuje sve optužbe.
- South China Morning Post07:22
North Korea’s laying of landmines along its heavily fortified border with the South has laid bare how misaligned the two nations have become over their de facto land boundary, after three South Korean soldiers were wounded in an explosion last month. Seoul blames Pyongyang for the blast near the military demarcation line (MDL) on September 21, in which one soldier lost a foot. On Tuesday, its Foreign Ministry said in a statement it was preparing a response to force an apology for the blast,...
- iDNES (Czechia)07:45
Jihokorejská armáda dospěla k závěru, že Severní Korea nastražila miny, které před dvěma týdny na hranici obou států zranily tři jihokorejské vojáky. Armáda současně KLDR vyzvala, aby se omluvila a odstranila další miny, napsala v pondělí agentura AP.
1 reprint
- ČT24 (Czechia)6 Oct, 05:31their copy
- hani.co.kr09:45edited after publishing
previously
South Korea’s military confirms N. Korea mine caused explosion in DMZThe Joint Chiefs called on North Korea to remove the mines planted south of the Military Demarcation Line
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:57
Pyongyang’s reaction comes after Seoul claimed North Korea ‘deliberately planted’ 2 mines inside Demilitarized Zone, which exploded last month and wounded 3 South Korean soldiers
Wed, 7 October 2026
6 reports- Bloomberg Politics00:45
North Korea said it would not tolerate even a “millimeter” violation of its territory after South Korea conducted mine removal operations along the two countries’ heavily fortified border following an incident in which three South Korean soldiers were injured.
- Japan Times01:51
South Korea has conducted mine removal operations after three soldiers were injured by a landmine that Seoul said was from North Korea.
- El Mundo (Spain)05:14
Corea del Norte fortifica la frontera, despliega más soldados y siembra nuevos campos minados mientras Seúl intenta sin éxito reabrir el diálogo con el régimen norcoreano Leer
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:40
South Korea plans coordinated action with UN Command after concluding North Korean mines caused Sept. 21 blast that wounded 3 soldiers
- nknews.org08:29
South Korea plans to investigate North Korean incursions across the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in order to formally declare them violations of the Korean War armistice, Seoul’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday, following the Sept. 21 mine explosion that injured three ROK soldiers. The ministry outlined the plan in a document submitted to the National Assembly’s […]
- nknews.org10:24
South Korea’s unification minister says he opposed a foreign ministry proposal to sanction North Korean cyber operatives in response to the Sept. 21 mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), arguing that the two issues are unrelated. “What does a cyber sanction have to do with responding to a land mine explosion?” Chung Dong-young said […]
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia04:56