DMZ

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The DMZ is the buffer zone that splits the Korean Peninsula. The DMZ is surrounded by high voltage electric fences and landmines. It is one of the most heavily guarded borders in the world. Approximately 160 miles long, this border is almost impenetrable. North Korea has implemented tunnels within the DMZ for spies to cross over to South Korea. This is known as the Korean DMZ conflict, which spanned from 1966 to 1969. These incursions caused an outbreak of conflicts that challenged the 1953 Armistice Agreement between North and South Korea. http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~pzhu/panmunjom/panmunjom_files/pamunjon-23.jpg

Above is one of the four tunnels discovered along the DMZ. Photo Courtesy of webpages.uidaho.edu

Citation: Przyborski, Paul. “Korean Demilitarized Zone” Nasa: Earth Observatory 22 September 2008 