South Korea has demanded a formal apology from North Korea after a landmine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) injured three South Korean soldiers, according to multiple outlets.
North Korea has denied planting the mines and rejected South Korea's accusations, according to Al Jazeera English and France 24. Kim Yo Jong, described by France 24 as Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, threatened retaliation against the South if tensions escalate further, according to France 24.
Reuters reported that North Korea said South Korea would "pay a price" for shifting blame for the mine blast, a claim reported by Reuters alone.
The incident occurred on September 21 in the DMZ, the heavily fortified border zone between the two Koreas, according to France 24.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian and Al Jazeera English reported South Korea's call for a formal apology from North Korea.
- Al Jazeera English noted North Korea's denial that it planted the mines.
“S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- France 24 reported the blast occurred on September 21 and injured three South Korean soldiers.
- France 24 reported that Kim Yo Jong threatened retaliation against South Korea if tensions escalate.
- Reuters reported North Korea's statement that South Korea would face consequences for shifting blame.
- BBC News reported South Korea's demand for an apology over the landmine blasts.
“North Korea says South Korea to pay a price for shifting blame for mine blast” — Reuters
Questions readers ask
What happened at the DMZ between North and South Korea?
A landmine exploded in the Demilitarized Zone on September 21, injuring three South Korean soldiers, according to France 24. South Korea has demanded a formal apology from North Korea, blaming it for planting the mines.
Has North Korea responded to the accusations?
Yes. North Korea has denied planting the mines, according to Al Jazeera English and France 24. Reuters reported that North Korea said South Korea would face consequences for shifting blame over the blast.
Who is Kim Yo Jong and what did she say?
Kim Yo Jong is described by France 24 as the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. She threatened retaliation against South Korea if the situation escalates further, according to France 24.
What happens next?
It remains unclear whether North Korea will respond to South Korea's demand for an apology, as the situation between the two countries continues to develop.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningS Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines
- The GuardianLeft-leaningSouth Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers
- BBC NewsCenterSouth Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three
- France 24CenterSouth Korea demands North apologise for DMZ mine blasts
- ReutersCenterNorth Korea says South Korea to pay a price for shifting blame for mine blast