DMZ

The Korean Demilitarized Zone, or DMZ, is a stark reminder of the enduring tension between North and South Korea. Stretching 150 miles (241 kilometers) along the border, this no-man’s-land has served as a buffer since the 1953 cease-fire agreement that halted the Korean War. Just 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) separate the two nations, making it the most heavily armed border in the world. Visitors can witness the physical and symbolic divide, experiencing the palpable tension and the military presence that underscores the unresolved conflict.