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South Korea and the UN Command have launched a joint investigation into a landmine blast near the DMZ that injured three South Korean soldiers. (Image: Reuters)
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Moneycontrol•27-09-2026, 17:31
DMZ Explosion Probe Launched by South Korea, UN Amid North Korea Mine Suspicions
  • •South Korea's military and the United Nations Command initiated a joint investigation into a landmine explosion near the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ).
  • •The blast on September 21 injured three South Korean soldiers clearing a patrol route in the western sector of the DMZ.
  • •An investigative team of approximately 40 officials is searching the site to verify the cause of the explosion.
  • •Opposition lawmakers are demanding transparency amid suspicions that the device may have originated from North Korea.
  • •Mine explosions are a recurring hazard in the DMZ, with North Korean forces reportedly resuming mine-laying work near the border in March.
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A landmine explosion occurred while clearing a patrol route in the western sector of the DMZ, injuring three South Korean soldiers on Monday.

South Korea's military and the United Nations Command launched a joint investigation team consisting of about 40 officials to search the area and verify the cause of the blast.

Opposition lawmakers are demanding transparency amid suspicions that the explosive device may have originated from North Korea.

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