Inter-Korean
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North Korean mine blast, disputed intent and the risk of escalation at the DMZ
Joon Ha Park and Michael Bosack explain the investigation, armistice mechanisms and lessons from the 2015 crisis
October 7, 2026
North Korea rejects Seoul’s land mine probe, warns against DMZ demining efforts
The statement follows South Korea’s pledge to clear mines south of the border if Pyongyang does not remove them itself
October 6, 2026
Defector who facilitated remittances to North Korea acquitted in landmark case
South Korea’s Supreme Court rules defendant did not violate law because DPRK is not a foreign country under constitution
October 6, 2026
Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun tells lawmakers that South Korea is weighing recall of ambassador to Kyiv
October 6, 2026
North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says
South Korea conducts operation to remove DPRK landmines following conclusion of joint investigation with UNC
October 5, 2026
North Korea says hypersonic missile flew 1,000km, exceeding Seoul, Tokyo reports
Kim Jong Un urges continued nuclear buildup as state media provides new details after his sister mocked rivals
October 4, 2026
North Korea mocks Seoul, Tokyo over alleged failure to track missile
DPRK leader’s sister offers no supporting data for claim that maneuvering missile defeated rivals’ tracking abilities
October 4, 2026
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea
Tokyo and Seoul detected the launch Saturday morning, two are ‘closely sharing information”
October 3, 2026
Kim Yo Jong accuses Seoul of fanning inter-Korean tensions in land mine dispute
North Korea dismisses Seoul’s findings on the Sept. 21 blast and mocks Lee Jae Myung’s push to lower military tension
October 2, 2026
DMZ land mine explosion should not be politicized: Unification Minister
Critics of President Lee criticized his response to the incident and demanded immediate action against North Korea
October 2, 2026
