South Korean Troops Thought They Found a Landmine. It Was a 600-Year-Old Gun

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What happened

The exact date of the firearm is up for debate, but the discovery sets back the history of guns in Korea by 100 years.

Key facts

  • The exact date of the firearm is up for debate, but the discovery sets back the history of guns in Korea by 100 years.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:45:42 UTC.

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