Crossing the Border Into North Korea: The Myths, Realities, and Geopolitical Weight of One of the World’s Most Restricted Frontiers
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Crossing the Border Into North Korea: The Myths, Realities, and Geopolitical Weight of One of the World’s Most Restricted Frontiers

The Korean Peninsula’s division is a legacy of the Cold War, crystallized by the 1953 armistice that haltedβ€”though never officially endedβ€”the Korean War. At the heart of this divide lies the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a 160-mile-long, 2.5-mile-wide corridor often referred to as the most militarized border on Earth.

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