Seoul:North Korean land mines are highly suspected to be the cause of a recent explosion inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), according to South Korea's military. The explosion severely injured two South Korean soldiers and left another with minor injuries.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the military revealed its preliminary findings after revisiting the explosion site, which is located within the DMZ separating the two Koreas. This follow-up operation aimed to gather evidence after an initial attempt was hindered by fading daylight and operational constraints.
Lt. Gen. Kwon Dae-won, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, indicated that forensic analysis found brown residue without metal fragments or shrapnel, suggesting South Korean mines were not involved. Witnesses reported seeing a brown North Korean resin antipersonnel mine near the explosion site.
The evidence, including the blast crater, flame patterns, and the extent of the injuries, strongly suggests the involvement of North Korean land mines. If further investigation confirms this, South Korea plans to hold Pyongyang fully accountable and take corresponding measures.