South Korea's military said three officers were injured by explosions in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the heavily fortified border area separating South Korea and North Korea.
According to the South Korean military, troops reported seeing an object resembling a type of North Korean land mine near the site of the explosions, leading officials to say the blasts were likely caused by North Korean mines.
The Jerusalem Post reported that the soldiers were injured while clearing a patrol route in the western sector of the DMZ.
The South Korean military and the United Nations Command have launched an investigation into the explosion, according to Reuters and The Jerusalem Post.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reported that South Korea says the border blasts were likely caused by North Korean mines.
- Emphasized the injury to three officers as a result of the explosion.
“South Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers was likely caused by North Korean mines” — The Washington Post
Center
- UPI reported that troops saw an object resembling a North Korean land mine near the blast site.
- Reuters reported that South Korea's military and the UN Command launched an investigation into the explosion.
“South Korean military, UN command launch investigation into DMZ explosion” — Reuters
Right
- The Jerusalem Post detailed that the soldiers were clearing a patrol route in the western sector of the DMZ when injured.
- Reported the joint investigation by South Korea's military and UN Command.
“Three South Korean soldiers were injured by an explosion on Monday while clearing a patrol route in the western sector of the DMZ, a heavily fortified area bordering North Korea.” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
What happened in the DMZ between South Korea and North Korea?
Explosions in the Demilitarized Zone injured three South Korean officers, and the South Korean military said the blasts were likely caused by North Korean land mines.
Where exactly did the explosion occur?
According to The Jerusalem Post, the incident happened in the western sector of the DMZ while soldiers were clearing a patrol route.
What caused the explosions?
South Korea's military said troops saw an object resembling a North Korean land mine near the blast site and said the explosions were likely caused by North Korean mines.
Who is investigating the incident?
The South Korean military and the United Nations Command have launched a joint investigation into the explosion, according to Reuters and The Jerusalem Post.
How many people were hurt?
Three South Korean soldiers, described as officers, were injured in the explosions.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningSouth Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers was likely caused by North Korean mines
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningSouth Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers was likely caused by North Korean mines
- ReutersCenterSouth Korean military, UN command launch investigation into DMZ explosion
- UPICenterSouth Korea probes possible North Korean mine in DMZ blast
- BreitbartRight-leaningSouth Korea probes possible North Korean mine in DMZ blast
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningSouth Korean military, UN command launch investigation into DMZ explosion