Yoon Suk Yeol, the President of South Korea, expressed his hopes for the swift recovery of soldiers injured in a mine explosion during a search operation in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on September 21.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Yoon stated, "I have received news that three of our soldiers were injured due to a mine explosion while conducting a search operation in the DMZ. I sincerely wish for their quick recovery."
He added, "I feel heavy-hearted knowing how shocked and worried their families must be by this sudden news. I extend my deepest condolences to the families, and the government will provide all necessary support for the soldiers' treatment and recovery."
According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, three military personnel were injured in an explosion of unknown origin while conducting a search operation in the southern area of the military demarcation line (MDL) under the jurisdiction of the Army's 25th Division on the western front.
Two of the injured were urgently transported by helicopter to the National Medical Center for treatment. The remaining injured soldier and other personnel involved in the operation were also taken to the hospital for thorough examinations.
Military authorities are investigating the incident, suspecting a high possibility of a mine explosion. It has not yet been confirmed whether the explosive device was a mine planted by North Korean forces, a South Korean mine, or a lost mine.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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