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Korean Demilitarized Zone

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Rare look inside Korea's demilitarized zone

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North Korean Soldier’s Daring Dash Across Demilitarized Zone Caught On Camera | TODAY

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Inside the DMZ; one of the world's most dangerous place in the world

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North and South Korea exchange gunfire across demilitarized zone | DW News

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Get A Rare Look Inside North Korea’s Demilitarized Zone | TODAY

The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula. It is established by the provisions of the Korean Armistice Agreement to serve as a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea. The demilitarized zone (DMZ) is a border barrier that divides the Korean Peninsula roughly in half. It was created by agreement between North Korea, the People's Republic of China and the United Nations Command in 1953. The DMZ is 250 kilometres long, and about 4 kilometres wide.
  • Location 

  • History 

  • Joint Security Area 

  • Villages 

  • DMZ-related incidents and incursions 

  • North Korean side of the DMZ 

  • Propaganda 

  • Civilian Control Line 

  • Neutral Zone of the Han River Estuary 

  • Castle of Gung Ye 

  • Transportation 

  • Nature reserve 

  • Destruction of guard posts 

  • Establishment of buffer zones, no-fly zones and Yellow Sea peace zones 

  • Presence of landmines and Korean War remains 

  • Inter-Korean transportation services 

  • Meeting of Trump, Kim, and Moon at the DMZ