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South Korea Demands Apology from North Over DMZ Mine Blast

Original: ⚡ NEWS South Korea Demands Apology from North Over DMZ Mine Blast North Korea rejected accusations of planting mines tha

North Korea rejected South Korean accusations that it planted landmines in the Demilitarized Zone that injured three South Korean soldiers on September 21. Seoul has demanded an apology over the blast. Kim Yo Jong threatened retaliation against any escalation, further raising tensions between the two Koreas.

Why now: A mine blast injuring South Korean soldiers plus threats of retaliation from Kim Yo Jong is driving renewed concern over inter-Korean tensions.

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• ⚡ NEWS South Korea Demands Apology from North Over DMZ Mine Blast North Korea rejected accusations of planting mines that injured three South Korean soldiers in the DMZ on September 21. Kim Yo Jong threatened retaliation against any escalation, escalating tensions between the… · GeoWire · 2

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