South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers
Summary
South Korea has asked North Korea to apologize after three South Korean soldiers were hurt by landmines near the border. South Korea and the US-led UN command say the mines were placed by North Korea, but North Korea denies this and calls the incident false.Key Facts
- Three South Korean soldiers were injured by landmines during a search near the border on September 21.
- South Korea’s military and the US-led UN command found North Korean anti-personnel mines south of the military demarcation line.
- South Korea demands an apology and says North Korea should stop laying mines and building border defenses.
- North Korea denies placing mines and blames South Korea, warning of retaliation if fired upon.
- The last serious similar incident was in 2015 when two South Korean soldiers were injured by mines.
- There are no active communication channels between the two Koreas since North Korea cut ties in 2024.
- The incident complicates South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s efforts to restart talks with North Korea for peace.
- The blast has caused political debate in South Korea about how the government handled the investigation and response.
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