A suspected landmine explosion occurred during an operation in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, injuring three people, including two South Korean soldiers.
On 21 Sep 2026, Xinhua News Agency reported a suspected landmine explosion inside South Korea's section of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which separates North and South Korea, resulting in three injuries, two of whom were South Korean soldiers.
South Korea's Yonhap News TV reported the explosion happened during border operations, with officials believing the blast may have come from a buried landmine. However, no further details are available yet regarding the exact cause or the condition of the three injured individuals.
Source: Xinhua, Yonhap