North Korea denies involvement in DMZ mine blast that wounded three soldiers

The incident occurred in the heavily fortified buffer zone separating North and South Korea, which has remained under armistice since 1953. South Korean military officials said the explosion took place during a routine patrol in the demilitarized zone (DMZ), an area notorious for its dense minefield that serves as one of the world's most militarized borders.

Three soldiers sustained injuries in the blast, with one soldier losing a foot in the explosion. The injured personnel were evacuated for medical treatment following the incident. The exact circumstances leading to the detonation remain under investigation by South Korean authorities.

North Korea's military command swiftly denied responsibility for the explosion, claiming South Korea's assertions were unfounded. Pyongyang's statement came as tensions along the divided peninsula remain elevated, with periodic incidents occurring along the tense border.

The DMZ remains one of the world's most dangerous frontiers, lined with anti-personnel and anti-tank mines laid during the Korean War. Both sides maintain heavy military presence in the region, and any incident in the zone risks escalating already fraught relations between the two countries.