South Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three
Summary
South Korea says three of its soldiers were hurt by landmines in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas and wants an apology from North Korea. North Korea denies planting the mines and blames South Korea for making false accusations to cause tension.Key Facts
- Three South Korean soldiers were injured on September 21 by explosions in the DMZ.
- South Korea believes the mines came from North Korea and sees this as breaking the 1953 armistice that stopped the Korean War fighting.
- North Korea denies involvement and calls South Korea’s claims groundless and politically motivated.
- Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned South Korea about the accusations and said they would face consequences.
- South Korea demands North Korea stop strengthening its border with mines and apologize for the incident.
- Similar mine explosions and border clashes have happened before, including a 2015 incident where South Korean soldiers were also hurt.
- The United Nations Command, which helps oversee the armistice, is investigating and working to prevent further conflict.
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