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- 1South Korea says North Korean mine likely injured soldiers in DMZ●South Korean military: 'Highly likely' North Korean mine injured soldiers in DMZ
South Korea's military says it is 'highly likely' that a North Korean landmine injured soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas. The incident raises fresh concerns about unmarked or drifting mines near the heavily fortified border, and comes amid already heightened tensions on the peninsula. Officials have not detailed the soldiers' conditions or any planned response.
- 2South Korea Blames Border Blasts on North Korean Mines▼South Korea Says Border Blasts That Injured 3 Officers Was Likely Caused by North Korean Mines
South Korea's military says explosions near the heavily fortified border with North Korea, which injured three officers, were most likely caused by North Korean landmines. The officers were hurt in blasts in the Demilitarized Zone area, and officials say the devices appear to have drifted or been laid from the northern side. The incident adds tension to an already strained inter-Korean relationship.
- 3South Korea and UN Command investigate DMZ explosion▼South Korean military, UN command launch investigation into DMZ explosion
South Korea's military and the UN Command have launched a joint investigation into an explosion in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the heavily fortified border separating North and South Korea. Details about the cause of the blast and any damage or casualties have not yet been confirmed, and authorities are working to establish what happened in the area.
- 4Golf star Tom Kim to play Asian Games chasing military service exemption▼Golf star Tom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games seeking exemption from military service
South Korean golfer Tom Kim is heading from the Presidents Cup straight to the Asian Games, where a gold medal would earn him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. All able-bodied South Korean men must serve, and athletes can avoid it by winning major international titles. Kim, one of golf's rising young stars, is competing for South Korea at the Games in Hangzhou.
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South Korea has formally demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed information about North Korean prisoners of war captured while fighting alongside Russian forces. Seoul is reportedly concerned the disclosure could complicate the POWs' eventual resettlement in South Korea and endanger sensitive intelligence about Pyongyang's military involvement in the war.
- 6Now Robotics to formalize defense push with military robot MRO focus▼Now Robotics targets military robot MRO, set to formalize defense push Nov. 4
South Korean robotics startup Now Robotics is preparing a formal entry into the defense sector, centered on maintenance, repair and overhaul services for military robots. The company plans to formalize its defense business push on November 4, positioning itself in the growing market for servicing robotic systems used by armed forces.
- 7South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korea troop data leak●Южная Корея потребовала извинений от Украины из-за «слива» информации о военных КНДР, — Reuters Сеул заявил, что Киев на
South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of violating a confidentiality agreement by disclosing information about North Korean soldiers, according to Reuters. The office of President Lee Jae-myung said Ukraine broke its pledge to keep details of the North Korean military transfer confidential. The dispute adds tension to relations between Seoul and Kyiv at a sensitive point in the war.
- 8Tom Kim faces early Presidents Cup exit in military exemption bid▼Tom Kim faces early Presidents Cup exit in pursuit of military exemption
South Korean golfer Tom Kim is in danger of an early exit from the Presidents Cup, a result with consequences beyond the tournament. A win for the International team could earn him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service, so elimination would leave that path in doubt. Fans and golf media are following both the match play and what it means for his career.