South Korea invites public to hike DMZ (PHOTOS)

BY COLOMBO TIMES ON May 03, 2023 - 12:57 PM

This is the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that divides the Korean peninsula and is widely considered the world’s most heavily-fortified border.

Just more than 10 years ago, the DMZ was deemed a “bad idea” and “very regretful” by officials in charge of promoting South Korea’s image abroad.

But times have changed and the gove ment is now eager to promote the area as a site of peace and contemplation, recently opening 11 “DMZ peace trails” to the public. (Al Jazeera)

A South Korean watchtower surrounded by barbed wire at the DMZ. There is bright pink bougainvillea growing on the path next to it
A blue sculpture to veterans of the Korean war in the DMZ. There is pink bougainvillea and mountains behind.
Couple looking at North Korea across the Han River estuary at the Ganghwa Peace Observatory. It
Hikers walking down steps towards the sea. They are wearing reflective shirts. They are walking towards an empty beach with waves crashing onto the shore
New hiking trails in Korean DMZ offer rare access to forbidden areas - UPI.com
Beyond barbed wire: South Korea invites public to hike DMZ | Politics News | Al Jazeera
Choi Seong-ho smiling next to his meat fridge at the Daeryong Market at the North Korean border.
(colombotimes.lk)