(2nd LD) S. Korean military concludes N.K.-planted mines caused DMZ blast

A joint investigation by the South Korean military and the U.S.-led United Nations Command has concluded that land mines planted by North Korean troops caused a recent explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The findings confirm a preliminary assessment that North Korean personnel crossed the Military Demarcation Line to place the devices.

The incident has heightened tensions along the border, as the conclusion directly contradicts official denials from Pyongyang. The investigation serves as a formal attribution of responsibility for the blast, which resulted in injuries.