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South Korea Orders Deeper DMZ Mine Inquiry as Border Risks Rise

Seoul is investigating a DMZ mine blast that injured three soldiers, with attribution still preliminary and no specific response announced.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Seoul, 29 September 2026 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for a thorough investigation into a landmine blast that injured three soldiers inside the Demilitarized Zone last week. Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, he said necessary measures would follow the results. The demand for a full inquiry is important because the military’s assessment of the mine’s origin remains preliminary, not a final finding of responsibility.

The 21 September explosion occurred during an operation near the military demarcation line in the western section of the border zone. Lee’s earlier message wished the injured personnel a quick recovery and promised support for their treatment. The human cost is immediate, while the security and diplomatic consequences depend on what investigators can establish about the device and how it reached the site.

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