S. Korean military detonates suspected N. Korean land mine washed ashore on west coast

What happened: South Korea's Marine Corps safely detonated a suspected North Korean land mine that washed ashore on Ganghwa Island. A worker found it near a beach and an EOD team from the 2nd Marine Division neutralized it. Key numbers: Mine discovered around 3:30 p.m. Last mine on Ganghwa Island found Aug. 15. 17 mines found between July and August. Why it matters: The military said no casualties or property damage occurred, and it is continuing search and preventive activities so residents can safely use the coastline.

South Korea's Marine Corps safely detonated a suspected North Korean land mine that washed ashore on Ganghwa Island. A worker found it near a beach and an EOD team from the 2nd Marine Division neutralized it.

The military said no casualties or property damage occurred, and it is continuing search and preventive activities so residents can safely use the coastline.