November 2, 2026
By Julie Masson and Yoojin Lee
A South Korean (click here) army sergeant stationed near the border with North Korea died Monday after being found unconscious with visible injuries, according to the South’s Ministry of National Defense. Military and civilian authorities are investigating the cause of death and circumstances surrounding the incident in Cheorwon county, Gangwon province, a ministry spokesman said by text message Monday. The ministry provided no further details. Initial reports indicated the soldier had suffered a gunshot wound, according to South Korean broadcaster JTBC and the Maeil Business Newspaper.
This death needs investigation. Our soldiers may not be secure.
