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South Korean military, UN command launch investigation into DMZ explosion

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu

What happened

The investigative team ‌of ⁠about 40 officials searched an area ⁠near the site where the blast happened on September 21, says South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of ​Staff…

Key facts

  • The investigative team ‌of ⁠about 40 officials searched an area ⁠near the site where the blast happened on September 21, says South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of ​Staff…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:51:15 UTC.

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