Korea - DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

The fountains show the line of demarcation between N and S Korea along the 38th parallel.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:10 -0800

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The fountains show the line of demarcation between N and S Korea along the 38th parallel.

It's supposed to show the DMZ. Smog makes it impossible to figure out. It was scary nevertheless.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:12 -0800

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It's supposed to show the DMZ. Smog makes it impossible to figure out. It was scary nevertheless.

This is called the Freedom Bridge. Many S Koreans have left commemorative inscriptions hoping to meet their near and dear who live in N Korea.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:15 -0800

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This is called the Freedom Bridge. Many S Koreans have left commemorative inscriptions hoping to meet their near and dear who live in N Korea.

People sign on this flag in the hope of everlasting peace. A dream, maybe?

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:17 -0800

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People sign on this flag in the hope of everlasting peace. A dream, maybe?

This is Kim Il-Song, the older Kim and the then Prime Minister of S Korea.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:20 -0800

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This is Kim Il-Song, the older Kim and the then Prime Minister of S Korea.

A bad picture showing the clothing of the soldiers.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:25 -0800

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A bad picture showing the clothing of the soldiers.

No explanation necessary.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:28 -0800

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No explanation necessary.

This bell is more for pomp than actual usage.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:30 -0800

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This bell is more for pomp than actual usage.

Paintings hoping for re-unification with N Korea.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:32 -0800

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Paintings hoping for re-unification with N Korea.

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nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:33 -0800

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Inside the museum, this shows a replica of the DMZ barbed wire.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:35 -0800

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Inside the museum, this shows a replica of the DMZ barbed wire.

This is a picture of a picture. Heightened security due to the recent nuclear blast prevented us from observing this above scene. In the foreground are the S Korean soldiers in Tae-Kwon-do p ...

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:38 -0800

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This is a picture of a picture. Heightened security due to the recent nuclear blast prevented us from observing this above scene. In the foreground are the S Korean soldiers in Tae-Kwon-do p ...

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nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:41 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:49 -0800

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An simulation of how one of the incursion tunnels were dug by N Koreans. The circled areas show the dynamite blasts.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:51 -0800

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An simulation of how one of the incursion tunnels were dug by N Koreans. The circled areas show the dynamite blasts.

This is the entrance to the 3rd incursion tunnel that visitors are allowed to see. No photography is allowed beyond this point.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:53 -0800

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This is the entrance to the 3rd incursion tunnel that visitors are allowed to see. No photography is allowed beyond this point.

Statue near the tourist area. Pretty poignant.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:55 -0800

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Statue near the tourist area. Pretty poignant.

This is the deck on Dora Observatory. Beyond is the DMZ.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:56 -0800

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This is the deck on Dora Observatory. Beyond is the DMZ.

If there were no smog, I could have seen the demarcation line and possibly some wildlife. Oh well.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:57 -0800

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If there were no smog, I could have seen the demarcation line and possibly some wildlife. Oh well.

Somewhere in the smog is the DMZ and demarcation line. A million N Korean soldiers are stationed barely 5 kms from here.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:59 -0800

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Somewhere in the smog is the DMZ and demarcation line. A million N Korean soldiers are stationed barely 5 kms from here.

Armored truck of the S Koreans.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:21:05 -0800

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Armored truck of the S Koreans.

These two soldiers consented to pose for the camera. Normally, they don't oblige, or so I've heard from other tour members.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:21:11 -0800

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These two soldiers consented to pose for the camera. Normally, they don't oblige, or so I've heard from other tour members.

Sample railway track near Dorasan Railway Station.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:21:13 -0800

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Sample railway track near Dorasan Railway Station.

You can read it all yourself.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:21:19 -0800

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You can read it all yourself.

Dorasan Railway station built in the hopes of one day reaching Pyongyang.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:21:21 -0800

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Dorasan Railway station built in the hopes of one day reaching Pyongyang.

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nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:21:27 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:21:31 -0800

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Another tense S Korean soldier.

nobody@smugmug.com (athanur) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:21:33 -0800

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Another tense S Korean soldier.