South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers
South Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea after three soldiers were injured by landmines placed on the southern side of the border. The UN Command confirmed the mines were North Korean, marking a violation of the 1953 armistice.
Why it matters
The incident heightens tensions on the Korean Peninsula and complicates ongoing efforts to maintain diplomatic channels and border security.
A North Korean military guard post, top, and a South Korean post near the border between the two countries. A North Korean military guard post, top, and a South Korean post near the border between the two countries. South Korea South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers Blast during search operation near border fuels political tensions amid attempts to revive diplomatic channels
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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 search operation south of the border.
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