South Korea Demands Apology After Landmine Injures Soldiers

South Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea after a landmine blast injured three South Korean soldiers near the border between the two countries.

According to South Korean officials, the soldiers were hurt by a North Korean mine that was located on the southern side of the border. The incident happened during a search operation.

Kang Hyun-woo, the director of operations at South Korea's joint chiefs of staff, gave details about the blast to reporters. He confirmed that the soldiers were injured while carrying out their duties near the border.

The explosion has added to already high political tensions between North and South Korea. The two countries have a long history of conflict and mistrust that continues today.

This incident comes at a sensitive moment, as both sides have recently made small attempts to revive diplomatic channels. These channels are the official ways that governments communicate with each other.

It remains unclear how North Korea will respond to South Korea's demand for an apology. Relations between the two countries have often been strained, especially around border incidents involving landmines and other military equipment.

The border area between North and South Korea is heavily guarded and known to contain many landmines left from past decades of conflict. Such devices can remain dangerous for many years after they are placed.