Korean Demilitarized Zone - # - Dan Price (dp)'s Photos

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On our way to the DMZ. We took the USO tour, which is a great bargain, and extremely well done. Apropos the DMZ: Upon my return, I discovered that the DMZ is the one place you can go which will disqualify you from giving blood upon your return (for a period of 12 months). Supposedly there is a risk of Malaria, although probably not in November. After the enormity of Seoul, the area north of it is spookily devoid of inhabitants. Miles of farmland, rice fields, swampy marshes and wildlife are visible. North of Seoul, South Korea.

First stop, at the edge of the DMZ. We got out of our bus and were transfered (minus our belongings) to a U.N. bus. "Relaxation Area" is a bit of a misnomer: there is a distinct feeling of unease at about this point: land mines, guns, checkpoints, and a sense of military presence are fully felt. Pan Mun Jom, South Korea.

US Army Soldier. Pan Mun Jom, South Korea.

Water tower painted with "Joint Security Area." Barely visible is the motto: "In front of them all."

Once inside the Joint Security Area, we were briefed by a Captain (I think) of the U.S. Army. The slide show was short, but extremely sobering. The slide show covered the history of the site (a good summary is here), including the grisly "axe murder" incident in 1976. We were also clearly instructed about how to behave during the tour.

"In fromt of them all" is the official slogan of the forces guarding this outpost.

"The World's Most Dangerous Golf Course"

On our way to the DMZ. We took the USO tour, which is a great bargain, and extremely well done. Apropos the DMZ: Upon my return, I discovered that the DMZ is the one place you can go which will disqualify you from giving blood upon your return (for a period of 12 months). Supposedly there is a risk of Malaria, although probably not in November. After the enormity of Seoul, the area north of it is spookily devoid of inhabitants. Miles of farmland, rice fields, swampy marshes and wildlife are visible. North of Seoul, South Korea.