# South Korea demands North Korea apology after landmine injures three soldiers

https://mins.news/en/item/79872

- The Guardian, 2026-09-30 07:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/30/south-korea-apology-north-korea-mine-injures-soldiers

> South Korea has demanded an apology and “responsible measures” from North Korea after a landmine blast injured three soldiers south of the military demarcation line. A joint investigation found a live North Korean anti-personnel mine and the UN Command called it an armistice violation. Pyongyang denied involvement and warned of retaliation.

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