Ha Jae-hun

Former South Korean Army sergeant, first class, Ha Jae-hun, who lost both his legs in 2015 when he stepped on a North Korean landmine while on a patrol in the demilitarized zone (DMZ), competes in Men's Single Sculls during the 39th National Para Games in Hanam, South Korea, October 17, 2019. Yonhap via Reuters
South Asia

South Korean soldier who lost legs to DMZ landmine aims for Paralympic gold

He lost his legs when he stepped on a landmine just inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the border with North Korea