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DMZ land mine explosion should not be politicized: Unification Minister

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

DMZ land mine explosion should not be politicized: Unification Minister
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 2, 2026
North Korean POWs face uncertain future after Ukraine transfer sparks feud

North Korean POWs face uncertain future after Ukraine transfer sparks feud

The political row has exposed the security and resettlement challenges facing the former soldiers and their families

North Korean POWs face uncertain future after Ukraine transfer sparks feud
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy October 2, 2026
Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace

A recap of everything in state media this week, from Asian Games medals and farm quotas to criticism of Japan

Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 2, 2026
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026

North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | NK Pro October 2, 2026
Lee calls DMZ blast ‘unfortunate accident’ despite North Korean mine finding

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

Lee calls DMZ blast ‘unfortunate accident’ despite North Korean mine finding
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 1, 2026
Suspected body of 6-year-old North Korean cremated in South Korea

Suspected body of 6-year-old North Korean cremated in South Korea

The cremated remains will be interred at Incheon for 5 years and be presented to family members if they come forward.

Suspected body of 6-year-old North Korean cremated in South Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 1, 2026
A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality
NK PRO

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.

A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 30, 2026
UN Command says DMZ blast involving North Korean mine violated armistice

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

UN Command says DMZ blast involving North Korean mine violated armistice
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 30, 2026
‘Self-staged farce’: Kim Yo Jong denies North Korean role in DMZ mine blast

‘Self-staged farce’: Kim Yo Jong denies North Korean role in DMZ mine blast

North Korean leader’s sister says border units have orders to strike back if ROK troops move beyond warning fire

‘Self-staged farce’: Kim Yo Jong denies North Korean role in DMZ mine blast
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Shreyas Reddy September 30, 2026
South Korean military finds North Korean land mine at site of DMZ blast

South Korean military finds North Korean land mine at site of DMZ blast

Plastic anti-personnel mine found in joint probe, bolstering assessment North Korean mine caused Sept. 21 blast.

South Korean military finds North Korean land mine at site of DMZ blast
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 29, 2026