Mine explosions have killed North Korean soldiers working on frontline: ROK



News Mine explosions have killed North Korean soldiers working on frontline: ROK Seoul says military also fired warning shots toward DPRK workers who encroached on border on Tuesday morning Jeongmin Kim \| Joon Ha Park June 18, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Soldiers deployed for DMZ land clearing and other work \| Image: ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (Released June 18, 2024, undated photo) Multiple landmine explosions have maimed or killed North Korean soldiers clearing land and carrying out mine-related operations in frontline areas, the South Korean military said Tuesday, amid evidence that the DPRK is carrying out work inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ). Over 20 North Korean soldiers apparently involved in such work also encroached on the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) that bisects the DMZ on Tuesday morning, leading the ROK military to fire warning shots and conduct warning broadcasts for the second time in recent weeks. Multiple landmine explosions have maimed or killed North Korean soldiers clearing land and carrying out mine-related operations in frontline areas, the South Korean military said Tuesday, amid evidence that the DPRK is carrying out work inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ). Over 20 North Korean soldiers apparently involved in such work also encroached on the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) that bisects the DMZ on Tuesday morning, leading the ROK military to fire warning shots and conduct warning broadcasts for the second time in recent weeks. 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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Mine explosions have killed North Korean soldiers working on frontline: ROK

Seoul says military also fired warning shots toward DPRK workers who encroached on border on Tuesday morning

Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park June 18, 2024

Mine explosions have killed North Korean soldiers working on frontline: ROK

Soldiers deployed for DMZ land clearing and other work | Image: ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (Released June 18, 2024, undated photo)

Multiple landmine explosions have maimed or killed North Korean soldiers clearing land and carrying out mine-related operations in frontline areas, the South Korean military said Tuesday, amid evidence that the DPRK is carrying out work inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ).

Over 20 North Korean soldiers apparently involved in such work also encroached on the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) that bisects the DMZ on Tuesday morning, leading the ROK military to fire warning shots and conduct warning broadcasts for the second time in recent weeks.

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