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Going out to the platform of Dorasan station. Despite the fact that it is just a commuter train station, it is guarded by South Korean Military at all times.
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This crop shows the North Korean soldier who was watching my tour group the entire time. Notice the CCTV cameras on the ledge above him.
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Another shot of the JSA. Notice the stance in which the soldiers next to the blue buildings are standing. A constant Taekwondo ready stance. They are ready to defend themselves as North Korean soldiers are taught kill with one strike using small knife rin
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A wide shot of the JSA. The Blue buildings represent those controlled by the UN. Gray buildings are controlled by North Korea.
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Dorasan Station. Built in 2002 and used only once. North Korea decided to pull out of the deal after the train from Kaesong did its job for the first time. The station now sits dormant, a testament to a time when unification was thought more possible than
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The door behind this Solider opens to North Korea. As I took this picture, I was standing in North Korea.
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This crop shows the North Korean tourists that were yelling and waving at us during our visit. Such actions are strictly forbidden from the South side.
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Kijeong-dong. Also known as the North Korean Propaganda Village. The North now claims that workers from the Kaesong Industrial Complex occupy the town. However, there are no signs of activity from the city.
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The Bridge of No Return. Used as a prisoner exchange point following the conclusion of military action during the Korean war. It is no longer used. Notice its poor condition. The US military has offered to repair and maintain the bridge, however, this off
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The DMZ is said to be treasure trove of untouched natural beauty. This friendly little butterfly decided to pose for me after leaving the 3rd tunnel.
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This map shows the route and tracks installed by South Korea. The tracks now sit completely dormant.
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DMZ Rice. The South has a small village inside the DMZ, just as the north does. This village is comprised of residents who had familiy living in the Imjin river basin prior to the start of the Korean war. They are all farmers. Due to past North Korean har
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Me and my Co-worker Kim. She wanted to be all serious. Not me. On a side note, notice that Kim is a healthy distance away from that South Korea soldier. Any closer and that gentleman would have knocked her across the room. Just as he did to a Canadian guy
