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Current issues of the Korean Demilitarized Zone
As of 1953, the Korean DMZ is still in effect. Most people view it as a peace agreement between the two opposing countries, North and South Korea. However, it is actually only an armistice that is used for a ceasfire. It is only made so that the opposing countries can think of another plan and counter each other.
One of the major issues that are remaining due to the Korean DMZ are the land mines located right in the center of the line itself. These mines are used to protect the people of both sides just in case either side plans to attack each other.
Another issue is the fact that both sides are constantly sending soliders and police officers to the opposing side as to cause trouble and harm to each other. This requires guards from both sides to keep staying on guard for any opposing enemies. This also heats up more hatred against each other due to the fact that they know that they are both trying to hurt each other in some way.
One of the most important issues that both countries, mainly South, have been dealing with is the fact that there are tunnels located beneath the DMZ. It has been assumed that these tunnels were created by North Korea as to send soliders through it and attack the people of South Korea, which goes back to the topic about both Koreas sending men to the opposing side.
This is a simple map showing where the Korean DMZ zone is. Of the four tunnels that have been made, three of them lead to South Korea's capital, Seoul, which could mean that North Korea once tried to invade South Korea from underground.
One of the major issues that are remaining due to the Korean DMZ are the land mines located right in the center of the line itself. These mines are used to protect the people of both sides just in case either side plans to attack each other.
Another issue is the fact that both sides are constantly sending soliders and police officers to the opposing side as to cause trouble and harm to each other. This requires guards from both sides to keep staying on guard for any opposing enemies. This also heats up more hatred against each other due to the fact that they know that they are both trying to hurt each other in some way.
One of the most important issues that both countries, mainly South, have been dealing with is the fact that there are tunnels located beneath the DMZ. It has been assumed that these tunnels were created by North Korea as to send soliders through it and attack the people of South Korea, which goes back to the topic about both Koreas sending men to the opposing side.
This is a simple map showing where the Korean DMZ zone is. Of the four tunnels that have been made, three of them lead to South Korea's capital, Seoul, which could mean that North Korea once tried to invade South Korea from underground.
Pictures of the Korean Demilitarized Zone
These soldiers maintain 24-7 surveilence. The slightest slacking could lead to the stricest punishment.
A typical lookout from the North Korean side. Due to this high elevation, a 360 degree view is possible, so it is hard for someone to pass through all the guards.
Typical soliders on lookout while inspecting cabins. Soldiers barely have any peace due to the fact that anything can happen at anytime.
Here, a solider is visiting a couple of students at the Tae Sung Dong Elementary School at Daeseong-dong. Even though the DMZ is one of the most heavily guarded and one of the most dangerous places on Earth, there are still people located at the very heart of the DMZ and life is usually the same as a person in another country. There are few differences here and there, but life is mostly the same.
Background of the Korea Demilitarized Zone
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) was created when the north part of Korea turned towards the ideas of communism, while the people in the south turned to the ideas of a republic. It serves as the buffer zone between the two countries. Up to day, it is about 250 kilometers long and approximately 4km wide and is the most heavily militarized border in the world. This border is strictly under the security of both North and South Koreans and any other people without permission from both governments may not pass through the border. If one does, then the soldiers are ordered to shoot on sight. There have been many incidents in which people tried to cross the border. For example,on October 27, 2009, a South Korean pig farmer was wanted for assault, broke through a fence that helped distinguish the DMZ and escaped to the north. Most of the incidents involved North Korean soldiers going past the DMZ and attacking the South Koreans, resulting in injuries and many deaths. There has also been many tunnels found underneath the border. It has been found out that these borders directly led to either country, which gave the idea that North Koreans might be planning to send soldiers into the tunnels to come out and attack the people in South Korea.
These people are on guard, looking for any intruders that might come. They are ordered to kill anyone they don't know on sight.
This is one of the many fences that block off both of the countries. It helps signify which side is which and helps show where the border is and where one should not cross.
These people are on guard, looking for any intruders that might come. They are ordered to kill anyone they don't know on sight.
This is one of the many fences that block off both of the countries. It helps signify which side is which and helps show where the border is and where one should not cross.
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