Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says



News Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says South Korean military warns heavy rains could wash mines into border areas as DPRK opens Imjin River dam without warning Jeongmin Kim July 17, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A landmine sign at the demilitarized zone (DMZ) in South Korea \| Image: NK News (May 2021) Around a dozen landmine explosions along the inter-Korean border have killed “several” North Korean soldiers in recent weeks, the South Korean military stated on Wednesday, as DPRK continues construction work in the area despite the start of the summer monsoon season. The military also said that it has found North Korean mines in the South in recent days, warning that the DPRK is installing landmines in a “sloppy” manner that leaves them prone to being washed away by heavy rains. Around a dozen landmine explosions along the inter-Korean border have killed “several” North Korean soldiers in recent weeks, the South Korean military stated on Wednesday, as DPRK continues construction work in the area despite the start of the summer monsoon season. The military also said that it has found North Korean mines in the South in recent days, warning that the DPRK is installing landmines in a “sloppy” manner that leaves them prone to being washed away by heavy rains. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says

South Korean military warns heavy rains could wash mines into border areas as DPRK opens Imjin River dam without warning

Jeongmin Kim July 17, 2024

Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says

A landmine sign at the demilitarized zone (DMZ) in South Korea | Image: NK News (May 2021)

Around a dozen landmine explosions along the inter-Korean border have killed “several” North Korean soldiers in recent weeks, the South Korean military stated on Wednesday, as DPRK continues construction work in the area despite the start of the summer monsoon season.

The military also said that it has found North Korean mines in the South in recent days, warning that the DPRK is installing landmines in a “sloppy” manner that leaves them prone to being washed away by heavy rains.

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