Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border
Summary
Three South Korean military officers were injured in an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea. The cause of the blast is unknown, and the wounded officers are receiving treatment in a military hospital near Seoul.Key Facts
- Three South Korean officers were wounded by an explosion in the western part of the DMZ.
- Two officers were evacuated by helicopter; the third was moved by land then airlifted.
- The DMZ is a heavily armed border about 248 km long and 4 km wide.
- About 2 million landmines are believed to be in or near the DMZ.
- Explosions and mine-related injuries are common in the DMZ area.
- The DMZ was created after the Korean War ended with an armistice in 1953, not a peace treaty.
- There is increased concern about North Korean military activity near the border as North Korea strengthens its defenses.
- The wounded officers are being treated at a military hospital near Seoul.
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