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South Korea's Lee Urges North Korea to Resume Dialogue Amid Landmine Incident in DMZ
South Korea's Lee called on North Korea to restart dialogue after a landmine blast in the DMZ injured three South Korean soldiers. Both the South Korean military and the UN Command accused North Korea of violating the Korean War armistice. South Korea announced plans for a military buildup in response.
A landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on October 1, 2026, wounded three South Korean soldiers. The South Korean military and the UN Command stated that North Korea had violated the 1953 Korean War armistice by planting the mine. South Korea's Lee, likely referring to a high-ranking official such as National Security Adviser or Foreign Minister, called for renewed dialogue with North Korea while pledging a military buildup to deter further aggression.
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IndependentThe HinduOct 1, 08:10 PM
South Korea's Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue, pledges military buildupThe comments came after Seoul’s military and the UN Command said North Korea violated the Korean War armistice following a landmine blast last week that wounded three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
WireReutersOct 1, 07:48 AM
South Korea's Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue, pledges military buildup - ReutersSouth Korea's Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue, pledges military buildup Reuters