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Soldiers searching for land mines find South Korea’s 600 years old gun

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What happened

In a fascinating search for hidden landmines, South Korean troops discovered a small bronze gun buried beneath the earth.

Dubbed a Hwangja Hwatong, this artifact dates back to the 14th or 15th century.

Key facts

  • Dubbed a Hwangja Hwatong, this artifact dates back to the 14th or 15th century.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:30:00 UTC.

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  3. Soldiers searching for land mines find South Korea’s 600 years old gun

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