DMZ Security: South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says a North Korean land mine is “highly likely” behind the Sept. 21 DMZ blast that injured three officers, citing materials that don’t match South Korean mines and brown components similar to North Korean types; Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul also said it was unlikely the mine washed in by rain, and Seoul vows “corresponding measures” if confirmed. Diplomatic Fallout: The DMZ incident and a separate POW transfer dispute are fueling a sharp Seoul–Kyiv row after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy disclosed details about North Korean prisoners sent to South Korea, with Seoul demanding an apology over a claimed confidentiality agreement. Asian Games Spotlight: South Korea sits third in the medal tally after Day 10 (95 total: 24 gold), while China leads; in sports, South Korea was edged by China in men’s volleyball prelims, and the women’s sepak takraw doubles silver went to the Philippines after losing to Vietnam. Seoul Tech & Consumer Life: Torriden Connect Seongsu in Seongsu debuted an AI skin-analysis kiosk by ChoiceDx, aiming for more personalized skincare consultations. Construction Safety: A Kazakhstani worker died after a concrete ceiling collapsed at a Seoul apartment site in Seocho, prompting a safety investigation.