South Korea demands apology from North Korea after landmine injures three soldiers

South Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea following a landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that injured three South Korean soldiers. The incident occurred during a search operation, and Seoul insists Pyongyang is responsible for the detonation. North Korea has denied planting the mines and has alluded to potential military responses to perceived provocations.

This exchange escalates tensions on the Korean Peninsula, complicating efforts to revive diplomatic dialogue. The incident follows recent border fortification work by North Korea, which Seoul has also protested. The situation highlights the persistent fragility of the armistice and the challenges in de-escalating military posturing between the two nations.