Heavy rains raise threat of drifting landmines near North Korean border

Heavy rain across the Korean Peninsula has prompted authorities in areas bordering North Korea to warn residents and visitors of landmines that may have been washed downstream, particularly along rivers and other waterways. Paju, Gyeonggi Province, said Tuesday that it produced safety materials warning of the risk of washed-away landmines near the Imjin River at the request of local military units, as part of a safety campaign for residents and visitors in the border area. A total of 24,000 flye