SGSouth Korean authorities have recovered 15 suspected North Korean landmines that were washed into their coastal territory from the inter-Korean border due to heavy monsoon rains. The landmines were discovered between July 23 and August 3 in Gwangwha, an archipelago county located at the mouth of the Han River estuary, which is divided by the border between North and South Korea. Officials warn that more mines could wash downriver in the future, posing risks to civilians and fishermen. The discovery highlights ongoing dangers along the heavily mined Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), where an estimated 800,000 landmines remain buried. In 2015, two South Korean soldiers were seriously injured by a North Korean mine, leading to fears of similar incidents recurring. Natural disasters have had significant impacts on North Korea due to its weak infrastructure, with reports of hundreds of homes being destroyed by flooding in a military area.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the recovery of landmines and includes quotes from both South Korean officials and local residents, providing balanced perspectives on the situation. It does not exhibit clear bias toward either North or South Korea, focusing instead on the factual and
