The Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas is a popular trip for tourists seeking a glimpse of the North. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PAJU, South Korea - Only hours after US Private Travis King fled into North Korea while taking part in an organised tour on the heavily fortified border, groups of tourists coming from the South Korean side were still visiting the area on Wednesday.
The DMZ was established after the 1950-1953 Korean War, which ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty, and despite its name, is highly fortified with razor wire and minefields on either side of a 4km wide buffer. “Worn or faded jeans, exercise clothes, sleeveless shirts, miniskirts, knee trousers, sandals and slippers” are not allowed, HanaTour ITC, a travel agency offering tours said in its guidelines on its website.The number of people allowed on the tours is limited, and visitors need to provide copies of their passport to register.
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