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North Korean mines injured South Korean soldiers in DMZ, Seoul claims

South Korea's defense minister stated that North Korean mines were responsible for a blast that injured two South Korean personnel within the demilitarized zone (DMZ). This incident is considered a violation of the Korean War Armistice Agreement, and Seoul is considering retaliatory measures against Pyongyang. The mines appear to have been part of North Korea's border fortification efforts near the Military Demarcation Line. AI

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North Korean mines injured South Korean soldiers in DMZ, Seoul claims

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    North Korean mines behind DMZ blast that injured 2 South Koreans, Seoul says

    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. Def…