According to the South Korean military, multiple numbers of North Korean soldiers were allegedly injured with many suffering casualties following a landmine explosion that took place at the frontline.
According to the report, the North Korean soldiers were engaging in land clearing and carrying out mine-related operations at the frontline areas before the explosion occurred on Tuesday.
This deadly explosion took place as President Putin prepared to visit the country in over two decades, where he’s expected to meet with Kim Jong Un of North Korea.
A statement released by the Seoul Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said North Korea has been reinforcing tactical roads, installing unidentified structures that appear to be anti-tank barriers, installing mines, and clearing land to bolster security along the Inter-Korean border since April.
The official said North Korea embarked on massive projects at the border to deter North Korean citizens from entering South Korea due to the hostile nature between the two Korean countries.