The landmine explosion that occurred south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the western sector of the DMZ in September 2026 was ultimately confirmed, based on a joint on-site investigation by the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and the United Nations Command (UNC), as well as forensic analysis by the National Forensic Service, to have been caused by resin-cased antipersonnel mines deliberately emplaced by North Korean troops south of the MDL. The UNC determined that the incident constituted a violation of the Korean Armistice Agreement,..
