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.

Even though the Korean Demilitarized Zone is one of the most heavily guarded areas in the world, the place is has one of the most diverse ecosystems with many endangered or threatened animals, such as this Amur Tiger.

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.