How a DMZ tragedy led a soldier to devote his life to ridding Korea of mines



Features How a DMZ tragedy led a soldier to devote his life to ridding Korea of mines Activist Kim Ki-ho says he has removed 10K landmines left over from war with North Korea, but warns millions remain Jeongmin Kim May 7, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Ki-ho conducts mine-sweeping work in Paju \| Image: Kim Ki-ho, edited by NK News ROK media reported last week that North Korea has been installing landmines along major roads connecting to the South since last year, raising concerns about heightened border tensions since the collapse of an inter-Korean military deal. For 69-year-old Kim Ki-ho, such reports in recent months have rekindled painful memories of the devastation that landmines can wreak. ROK media reported last week that North Korea has been installing landmines along major roads connecting to the South since last year, raising concerns about heightened border tensions since the collapse of an inter-Korean military deal. For 69-year-old Kim Ki-ho, such reports in recent months have rekindled painful memories of the devastation that landmines can wreak. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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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How a DMZ tragedy led a soldier to devote his life to ridding Korea of mines

Activist Kim Ki-ho says he has removed 10K landmines left over from war with North Korea, but warns millions remain

Jeongmin Kim May 7, 2024

How a DMZ tragedy led a soldier to devote his life to ridding Korea of mines

Kim Ki-ho conducts mine-sweeping work in Paju | Image: Kim Ki-ho, edited by NK News

ROK media reported last week that North Korea has been installing landmines along major roads connecting to the South since last year, raising concerns about heightened border tensions since the collapse of an inter-Korean military deal.

For 69-year-old Kim Ki-ho, such reports in recent months have rekindled painful memories of the devastation that landmines can wreak.

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