A mine explosion is believed to have occurred during a search operation in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the western front, injuring three military officers. The military has begun an investigation into the exact cause of the incident while transporting the injured personnel.
According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the explosion took place at approximately 10:50 a.m. on September 21, between the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) and the southern limit line within the DMZ. At the time, South Korean soldiers were conducting a search operation in the area.
Two of the injured officers were urgently airlifted to the National Military Medical Center for treatment. An emergency helicopter was dispatched to the DMZ to transport the injured, one of whom reportedly suffered severe injuries, including the loss of a limb.
The military plans to assess the health status of the remaining injured personnel and other soldiers who participated in the operation. A military official stated, “We will also transport the injured officer and other soldiers involved in the operation to the National Military Medical Center for thorough health checks.”
The cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed. The military is investigating the circumstances of the incident, considering the possibility of a landmine explosion. However, given that the explosion occurred between the MDL and the southern limit line, it is believed that the likelihood of North Korean forces having buried landmines south of the MDL is low.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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