Investigation continues into suspected North Korean tunnel blast in DMZ

South Korean authorities are pursuing a detailed inquiry into the suspected North Korean tunnel explosion that injured three servicemen on September 22. The defence ministry said investigators are analysing eyewitness accounts, terrain photographs and any available video to determine whether the blast originated from a tunnel allegedly laid by the North across the border. The exact location of the explosion, the patrol route taken by the soldiers, and the tunnel’s suspected path have not yet been conclusively matched. The ministry also noted that the buffer zone’s difficult topography makes on‑site assessment challenging, and that the army has not yet obtained clear imagery of the site.