This recent landmine accident brings back memories of a landmine accident from 26 years ago

https://www.khan.co.kr/article/200205161832081
June 27, 2000, 10:47 AM. A location 5km southeast of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do. Lieutenant Colonel Lee Jong-myeong (43, 39th class of Korea Military Academy), the former battalion commander of an Army forward unit's search team, along with the new battalion commander Lieutenant Colonel Seol Dong-seop (41, 40th class of KMA), 3rd Company Commander Captain Park Young-hoon (29, 52nd class of KMA), and 17 soldiers, were conducting a search operation around the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) for two hours, wearing combat uniforms soaked in sweat.
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Suddenly, a loud "bang" echoed. "Lt. Col. Seol is injured. I know the terrain well, so I will go in. You all stay back!" Lt. Col. Lee shouted urgently. Lt. Col. Seol and Captain Park, who were walking ahead, had stepped on an anti-personnel mine and were lying on the ground bleeding profusely. To ensure the safety of his subordinates following behind, he first blocked their approach. Then, he entered the accident site alone. A moment later, another thunderous explosion rang out.
He [Lt. Col. Lee Jong-myeong] crawled out about 10 meters with both ankles amputated, his body covered in blood, clutching his rifle and helmet.
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A landmine accident that occurred during the handover process of the 1st Division Reconnaissance Unit.
3 casualties
Former Battalion Commander (Lt. Col.): Both legs amputated
New Battalion Commander (Lt. Col.): Both legs amputated, head injury
Company Commander (Captain): Minor injury (penetrating wound)
Under existing regulations, Lt. Col. Lee Jong-myeong would have had to discharge from the military due to disabilities that prevented him from continuing his military career, but the regulations were changed, allowing him to serve as a KMA instructor before his discharge.
Lt. Col. Seol Dong-seop was unable to do even that due to his head injury and was forced to discharge.