Why is North Korea fortifying its border with South Korea?
North Korea is reinforcing its border with South Korea, building a 4km-wide demilitarized zone (DMZ) and laying about 960, 000 mines. The DMZ is already 250km in length and has been built continuously since 2024. This has led to a mine explosion in South Korea, injuring three South Korean soldiers.
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Published 30 Oct 2026, 00:02 UTC · Updated 30 Oct 2026, 00:46 UTC
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