在边境附近搜寻行动中发生的爆炸事件，加剧了在试图恢复外交渠道背景下的政治紧张局势。
韩国要求朝鲜就一起导致三名士兵受伤的地雷爆炸事件道歉，称他们是被边境南侧的朝鲜地雷炸伤的。
Blast during search operation near border fuels political tensions amid attempts to revive diplomatic channels South Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea over a landmine blast that injured three soldiers, saying they were hurt by North Korean mines on the southern side of the border.
韩国联合参谋本部作战部长姜贤宇要求平壤方面就9月21日在边境南侧搜寻行动中发生的爆炸事件道歉，并采取“负责任的措施”。
Kang Hyun-woo, the director of operations at South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff, demanded an apology and “responsible measures” from Pyongyang over the blast, which occurred on 21 September during a search operation south of the border.