{
  "id": 18519843,
  "title": "DMZ key and locations in Modern Warfare 4",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dmz-key-and-locations-in-modern-warfare-4",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T15:24:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/mw4-modern-warfare-4-dmz-keys-locations-all-list/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 features numerous DMZ keys that unlock various containers and doors. The guide below will outline where to use each key, listed in alphabetical order by the name of the key.\n\n1. Blackmarket weapons locker key: Located in two spots in Hajin - the blackmarket weapons store (southern Deadtown and eastern Hanrin Village). Upon entering the basement, two lockers can be found at each location.\n\n2. Coin mining den key: Can also be found as loot in Hajin and in the third floor of a building directly north of the Netshin Tech Complex and east of the gas station west of NuriGO Mall.\n\n3. Counting room vault key: Obtained by completing the \"Operation Silent Ledger\" story mission.\n\n4. Executive arms auction key: Found inside the DBN Headquarters building, the tallest skyscraper in The Grid. After completing \"Operation Shopping Hacks,\" players spawn nearby and must navigate to the top floor using elevators and ziplines.\n\n5. Gangbyeong apartment A key: Located in an apartment block at the northeastern end of Hajin River Heights, adjacent to the compound. Sometimes found on top of a table inside the apartment.\n\n6. Gangbyeong apartment B key: Usually found inside Gangbyeon apartment A. Can be used to unlock the first floor, basement, or roof of the adjacent building.\n\n7. Gun store weapons locker key: Two locations - western Cheongun Village and northern Songdo Wharf. Each location features an arched red brick roof with a cartoon character sign above the entrance. Multiple lockers can be found in the basement of each gun store.\n\n8. Hanex guard station key: Used within The Grid's bank, situated slightly smaller than the DBN Headquarters. After entering the building, take a zipline to the roof and descend one floor to access the bank's vault.\n\n9. Militia arms depot key: Found in Gangbyeon apartment B, which is northeast of Hajin River Heights. After obtaining the key for apartment B (usually found in apartment A), use it on the first floor to access the room full of locked containers and high-tier loot.\n\n10. Mirae electrical room key: Received upon completing \"Operation Critical Extraction.\" It unlocks a room in the underground parking lot of the hospital, accessible via the northwestern corner entrance.\n\n11. Police station armory key: One of the most common keys in DMZ, unlocking armories in all five police stations in Hajin. Each armory can be found in the basement of the respective police station.",
  "summary": "This guide lists all keys that can be found in Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode and where to use them.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/i-have-no-lack-of-inspiration-from-the-amazing-gameplay-itself-call",
        "published": "2026-11-03T17:47:08.000Z"
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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."
}