(LEAD) Soldier's statement points to possible unexploded land mine at DMZ blast site

On September 28, a statement provided by a soldier pointed to the presence of a possible unexploded land mine at a blast site within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in South Korea. The incident involves the discovery of an undetonated land mine at the location of a previous explosion.

Authorities are examining the site following the soldier's account. The finding highlights ongoing safety concerns and hazards associated with unexploded ordnance remaining in the heavily fortified border region between North and South Korea.