Tragic Repercussions as Landmines Claim Lives at North-South Korean Border Amid Rising Tensions
SEOUL, South Korea — A series of landmine explosions in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that divides North and South Korea has reportedly resulted in multiple casualties among North Korean military personnel. The incident occurred just hours before Russia’s President Vladimir Putin was scheduled to visit Pyongyang, marking his first visit since 2000. South Korean officials reported that the North Korean soldiers were engaged in activities to fortify the border, including laying additional mines, when the …