Latest news in South Korea? September 28th, 2026

DMZ Border Mine Explosions: South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that recent explosions along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that injured three South Korean troops were likely caused by North Korean landmines. A joint investigation alongside the United Nations Command is analyzing recovered fragments and explosive residue to determine whether the devices drifted across the border due to seasonal rains or were deliberately planted.

Diplomatic Fallout Over North Korean POWs: Tensions emerged between Seoul and Kyiv after Ukrainian officials publicly revealed the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea. The South Korean presidential office expressed regret over the breach of a prior confidentiality understanding regarding the transfer.

Post-Holiday and Marine Climate Concerns: Following heavy holiday travel traffic across major expressway corridors, environmental and marine authorities highlighted concerns over an unprecedented lack of typhoons hitting the Korean Peninsula this season, warning that the absence of storm-driven sea-water churning has led to persistent high sea-surface temperatures and rising marine ecological risks.