# South Korea says North Korean mines caused DMZ blast, violated armistice

https://mins.news/en/item/78262

- Reuters, 2026-09-29 08:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-says-north-korean-mines-behind-dmz-blast-violated-armistice-2026-09-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abb771871ae1c0001926fb8

> South Korea’s defence minister said North Korean mines caused last week’s blast in the Demilitarized Zone, injuring two South Korean personnel. He said the incident breached the Korean War armistice agreement and warranted a response against Pyongyang.

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