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North Korea incidents heighten tensions with South Korea

Recent North Korean actions including a suspected mine blast in the DMZ and a projectile launch prompt accusations and responses from South Korea.

15 stories557 sourcesUpdated Oct 30, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026
South Korea says North Korean mines highly suspected in Sept. 21 DMZ blast that seriously injured two soldiers.
Oct 3, 2026
North Korea fires projectile into eastern waters 13 days after last launch as Kim Yo-jong calls Seoul's mine charge a self-staged provocation.
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Oct 3, 2026
North Korea claims AI-assisted missile test evaded defenses on Oct. 3 Wonsan launch.
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Oct 19, 2026
South Korea concluded Oct. 5 that North Korean mines planted south of the MDL caused the Sept. 21 DMZ blast injuring three soldiers.

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North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward East Sea

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South Korea proposes border talks to avert clashes

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Kim Yo Jong inspects North Korean border after Seoul provocation warning

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North Korea weighs resuming border loudspeakers and tactical strike assets

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North Korea Warns US Over Taiwan Arms Sales

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Seoul Blames North Korea for DMZ Mine Blast

South Korea concluded Oct. 5 that North Korean mines planted south of the MDL caused the Sept. 21 DMZ blast injuring three soldiers; two remain hospitalized.

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North Korea reportedly fires projectile into eastern waters

JCS detected a North Korean launch from Wonsan at 6:30 a.m. Oct. 3—13 days after the last—as Kim Yo-jong called Seoul's mine charge a self-staged provocation.

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North Korea claims AI-assisted missile test evaded defenses

North Korea's Oct. 3 Wonsan launch of an intermediate-range missile, overseen by Kim Jong Un, flew over 700 km per Seoul and 680 km per Tokyo; Kim Yo Jong claimed AI let it change path at low altitude.

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South Korea Says North Korean Mines Likely Caused DMZ Blast Injuring Three

South Korea says North Korean mines highly suspected in Sept. 21 DMZ blast that seriously injured two soldiers and lightly injured a third.

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