N Korea and S Korea exchange threats over DMZ blast | Newsfeed
SEOUL, South Korea — A landmine explosion in the Korean Demilitarized Zone last week injured three South Korean soldiers, leading to accusations against North Korea for allegedly planting mines south of the Military Demarcation Line. South Korean officials claim the incident was a deliberate act by Pyongyang, which has denied the allegations and threatened retaliation.
The explosion occurred on September 30, 2026, in a region that has long been a focal point of military tension between the two Koreas. The South Korean government’s assertion of intentional mine placement by North Korea raises concerns about the stability of the area.
Al Jazeera’s Jack Barton reported from the DMZ, highlighting the heightened tensions following the incident. The exchange of claims and counterclaims marks a continuation of escalating rhetoric between the two nations.
