{
  "id": 10861596,
  "title": "S. Korean Military Demands N. Korean Apology over DMZ Mine Explosions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/s-korean-military-demands-n-korean-apology-over-dmz-mine-explosions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:07:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBS World Radio",
    "slug": "kbs-world-radio",
    "url": "https://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=204571"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "South Korea's military has demanded an apology from North Korea over a recent mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that injured three South Korean soldiers. According to The Korea Times, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said North Korea's continued laying of mines and border fortification activities near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) have heightened tensions along the inter-Korean border.\n\nThe JCS stated that North Korea's actions are a clear violation of the Armistice Agreement and undermine existing inter-Korean agreements. They urged North Korea to stop these activities immediately and take \"responsible measures\" over the September 21 blast.\n\nThe United Nations Command (UNC) conducted a joint investigation with the South Korean military, finding an active North Korean anti-personnel mine on the South Korean side of the MDL. KBS World Radio reports that the JCS issued a statement blaming North Korea for the incident and calling for an apology and \"appropriate action\".",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}