South Korean authorities recovered 15 suspected North Korean landmines washed into coastal areas on Gwangwha county by monsoon rains between July 23 and August 3, raising safety concerns for residents and tourists.
South Korea's military warns the public about North Korean landmines potentially washed into southern inter-Korean rivers due to heavy downpours in the North, urging caution and reporting of any suspicious objects near waterways connected to the Han River estuary.
The UN Command stated that North Korea's recent fencing and landmine operations along the inter-Korean border do not violate the Armistice Agreement, countering South Korea's claims. The UNC clarified these activities are exempt if north of the Military Demarcation Line and without heavy weapons.
