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North Korean Mine Caused DMZ Blast, South Korea Says

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 4:57 PM UTC · How we work

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South Korea’s military says a North Korean mine caused the DMZ blast that injured two soldiers.
The explosion occurred at 10:50 a.m. on Sept. 21 south of the military demarcation line.
The National Forensic Service found TNT and a brown substance, but no metal fragments.
A battalion commander and a staff sergeant were injured, and a third soldier had minor injuries.
South Korea and the UN Command will take appropriate measures.

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South Korea’s military says a North Korean mine caused the DMZ blast that injured two soldiers.
The explosion occurred at 10:50 a.m. on Sept. 21 south of the military demarcation line.
The National Forensic Service found TNT and a brown substance, but no metal fragments.
A battalion commander and a staff sergeant were injured, and a third soldier had minor injuries.
South Korea and the UN Command will take appropriate measures.