North Korea has denied South Korea's accusation that it planted land mines responsible for a September 21 explosion in the Demilitarized Zone that severely injured three South Korean soldiers, according to multiple outlets.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, called the South's claim a 'farce' and accused Seoul of conspiracy, according to Deutsche Welle and the Associated Press.
South Korea's military has demanded an apology from North Korea over the blast, according to RTÉ News. The United Nations Command and South Korea's military said the North Korean land mines found in the DMZ constituted a violation of the Korean War armistice agreement, according to UPI.
The two sides remain at odds over responsibility for the explosion, with North Korea rejecting Seoul's account and instead alleging a conspiracy against it.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reported North Korea's denial that it planted the mines that injured the soldiers.
- Cited North Korea's accusation that South Korea conspired against it.
“North Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers, accuses Seoul of conspiracy” — Associated Press
Center
- Reported that the U.N. Command and South Korea's military said the mines violated the armistice agreement.
- Cited Kim Yo Jong's characterization of the South's claim as a 'farce.'
- Noted South Korea's demand for an apology from North Korea over the blast.
“The United Nations Command and South Korea's military said Wednesday that North Korean land mines found in the Demilitarized Zone constituted a violation of the Korean War armistice agreement.” — UPI
Right
- Reported the severity of the injuries to the three South Korean officers.
- Reported North Korea's denial of involvement in the blast.
“Three South Korean officers were severely injured in Sept. 21 explosion inside Demilitarized Zone” — Toronto Sun
Questions readers ask
What happened in the DMZ on September 21?
An explosion severely injured three South Korean soldiers inside the Demilitarized Zone, according to RTÉ News and the Toronto Sun.
Who does South Korea blame for the blast?
South Korea's military blamed North Korea for planting the land mines and demanded an apology, according to RTÉ News.
How did North Korea respond?
North Korea denied the claim, with Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, calling it a 'farce' and accusing South Korea of conspiracy, according to Deutsche Welle and the Associated Press.
Did any international body weigh in?
The United Nations Command and South Korea's military said the North Korean land mines found in the DMZ violated the Korean War armistice agreement, according to UPI.
Sources · 9 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningNorth Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers, accuses Seoul of conspiracy
- CNACenterNorth Korea calls DMZ mine blast a 'farce' as UN Command says armistice breach occurred
- Deutsche WelleCenterNorth Korea denies South's claim, calls DMZ blast a 'farce'
- EuronewsCenterNorth Korea slams South's claim it was behind DMZ mine blasts, calling it a 'farce'
- RTÉ NewsCenterNorth Korea denies South's claim it was behind DMZ blasts
- The Times of IndiaCenter‘Conspiratorial farce’: North Korea denies planting land mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers
- UPICenterU.N. Command, South Korea say North Korean mines violated armistice
- New York PostRight-leaningNorth Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers, accuses Seoul of conspiracy
- Toronto SunRight-leaningNorth Korea denies South’s claim it was apparently behind DMZ mine blasts