{
  "id": 9313013,
  "title": "2 explosions occurred in DMZ blast; forensic analysis on mine fragments under way: military",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/2-explosions-occurred-in-dmz-blast-forensic-analysis-on-mine-9313013",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T10:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260923/2-explosions-occurred-in-dmz-blast-forensic-analysis-on-mine-fragments-under-way-military"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Two explosions occurred in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) on Monday, critically injuring two South Korean soldiers. Forensic analysis of the mine fragments is underway to determine the cause of the blasts, which are believed to have been set by North Korea. The first explosion occurred around 10:50 a.m., injuring a staff sergeant, while a battalion commander was critically injured in a second explosion when he approached the first victim to provide aid. Military officials are investigating the incident and suspect North Korean involvement, as the blasts took place south of the Military Demarcation Line within the DMZ.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "2 explosions occurred in DMZ blast; forensic analysis on mine fragments under way: military",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/2-explosions-occurred-in-dmz-blast-forensic-analysis-on-mine",
        "published": "2026-09-23T09:49:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "2 explosions occurred in DMZ blast; forensic analysis on mine fragments under way: military",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/2-explosions-occurred-in-dmz-blast-forensic-analysis-on-mine-9316976",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:52:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}