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Lee calls DMZ blast ‘unfortunate accident’ despite North Korean mine finding
ROK leader pledges military modernization efforts as Blue House appoints new special advisers on defense and peace
October 1, 2026
A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality
The crises share a familiar trigger, but North Korea now has different priorities and fewer reasons to negotiate.
September 30, 2026
UN Command says DMZ blast involving North Korean mine violated armistice
UNC says active DPRK anti-personnel mine was found south of MDL as Seoul’s military demands apology from North Korea
September 30, 2026
North Korean mine ‘likely’ caused DMZ blast that injured 3 troops: ROK
Seoul notes it will take ‘appropriate and corresponding measures’ if findings confirm North Korea planted mine
September 28, 2026
ROK demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer disclosure
Seoul expresses ‘strong regret’ as Kyiv denies agreeing to keep prisoners’ transfer to South Korea confidential
September 28, 2026
Seoul’s new defense chief tells North Korea to halt fortifications along border
Kang Shin-chul says South Korea will not be swayed by Pyongyang’s reaction as investigation into DMZ blast continues
September 23, 2026
Lee outlines three-part vision for ‘peaceful coexistence’ with North Korea at UN
South Korean president calls for restored inter-Korean ties and renewed U.S.-DPRK dialogue to establish a peace regime
September 23, 2026
Top diplomats of US, ROK, Japan reaffirm North Korean denuclearization goal
Cho, Rubio and Motegi press for return to dialogue as Pyongyang declares its nuclear status ‘absolute’
September 22, 2026
‘Unidentified explosion’ near North Korean border injures 3 South Korean troops
Blast occurred during a frontline operation as North Korea continues fortifying its side of the border
September 21, 2026
South Korea will continue to help ‘create an opening’ for Trump-Kim summit: Lee
President Lee Jae Myung rejected concerns that Seoul could be sidelined if US and North Korea pursue engagement.
September 18, 2026
