‘Too low and dirty’: North Korea fires back at Seoul over DMZ mine blast blame

Asia - South China Morning Post · Sep 29, 2026

North Korea said on Wednesday that South Korea will pay a price for shifting the blame to Pyongyang for a mine blast ‌that seriously wounded two South Koreans at the demilitarised zone (DMZ) border and warned it will retaliate if the South opens fire on its troops. South Korea’s defence minister said on Tuesday that North Korean mines caused a blast last week and that it would take “corresponding” action. Kang Shin-chul also said North Korea likely planted mines as part of fortifying the...