{
  "id": 11572763,
  "title": "North Korea launches missile after Seoul blames it for DMZ blast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/north-korea-launches-missile-after-seoul-blames-it-for-dmz-blast",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:26:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/03/north-korea-launches-missile-after-seoul-blames-it-for-dmz-blast/237464"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 3, North Korea launched a ballistic missile, according to Seoul's military, following a landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) that injured three South Korean soldiers. Seoul demanded an official apology from Pyongyang, which has denied responsibility, calling South Korea \"despicable\". The explosion was traced back to North Korean mines laid on the South side of the DMZ, according to the US-led United Nations Command. Both South Korea and the US have maintained a robust defense posture in light of North Korea's ballistic missile threats. President Lee Jae Myung had previously urged Pyongyang to return to dialogue, while South Korea's defence minister suggested talks to address border issues. North Korea's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, dismissed Seoul's apology request as \"the climax of the farce\" and ridiculed the call for talks. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions, as US President Donald Trump's recent approach to Pyongyang has raised concerns about South Korea being sidelined in potential nuclear talks, where Russia and China also hold significant influence.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct 3 — North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile, Seoul’s military said today after it blamed...",
  "key_points": [
    "North Korea launches ballistic missile on October 3",
    "Seoul blames North Korea for Demilitarised Zone blast",
    "North Korea denies responsibility, calls South Korea despicable"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}