South Korean military: 'Highly likely' North Korean mine injured soldiers in DMZ
A South Korean military team was conducting a reconnaissance operation inside the western sector of the DMZ border area separating the two Koreas when a landmine blast injured three soldiers.
A South Korean military team conducting a reconnaissance operation inside the western sector of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) border area was injured when a landmine exploded, according to the Jerusalem Post. Three soldiers were hurt in the blast.
The Euromaidan Press report appears to be unrelated to the incident, discussing a dispute between Ukraine and South Korea over the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war.
The incident occurred during a reconnaissance operation, with the Jerusalem Post providing details of the landmine blast and resulting injuries.
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