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Land mines drifting across rivers raise risks to civilians living near the border and could increase tension between the two Koreas. The warning directly affects household safety in affected regions and may influence local emergency preparedness.

What to watch next

  • Monitor official South Korean military updates on any recovered mines or expanded alerts that could affect border communities.
World koreatimes.co.kr · Jul 23, 2026 03:37 UTC

South Korea warns of North Korean land mines in rivers

The South Korean military issued a public caution after recent heavy rainfall raised the possibility that land mines planted by North Korea could be swept into southern territory. Officials advised r…