North Korea denies DMZ mine accusation as Seoul seeks apology
Three South Korean soldiers were injured in a mine blast on 21 September. Pyongyang denies responsibility, while Kim Yo Jong warns of retaliation if Seoul escalates.
North Korea has rejected South Korea’s accusation that it planted mines in the Demilitarised Zone, where three South Korean soldiers were injured in explosions on 21 September.
South Korea is seeking an apology and steps to prevent further incidents. The allegation remains disputed, with North Korea denying responsibility.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned that North Korea would retaliate if South Korea escalated. The reported warning did not specify what form retaliation might take.
The exchange leaves the two governments at odds over responsibility for the blasts and how to prevent further incidents. France 24 International reported North Korea’s denial and Kim’s warning on Wednesday.
