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Visiting
the Demilitarized Zone in Korea by Rick Chapo
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Unless you have been living
in a cave, you already know about North and South Korea. Well, why not
visit the demilitarized zone between the two countries.
| The Korean War has to be
one of the longest in the history of man. While I don't know whether that
it necessarily true, it has to be up there on the list. Why? Well, it officially
never ended.
The Korean War was one of
those indirect wars between the USSR and United States during the Cold
War era. Although the countries never officially went to war, they would
do battle indirectly through other countries. Korea was one such place.
The intricacies of that war are beyond this article, but the important
thing is to understand how it all ended. It didn't!
In 1953, hostilities stopped
and negotiations began. An agreement could never be reaches, but hostilities
did not restart. The end all of the process was you now have a demilitarized
zone dividing South Korea and North Korea. The zone is little more than
a mile wide. There are no troops in it, but plenty of land mines and other
nasty things. On either side of the zone, there are troops. Lots of them. |
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The rather odd thing about
the Demilitarized Zone is it has become a tourist attraction. There is
no fighting whatsoever. As such, you can take tours where you learn the
history of the war, the negotiations and how things stand now. You can
also take a guided tour up and down the line from which you can see North
Korean troops on the other side of the zone. Your guide will tell you not
to waive and so on, but then does it himself. It is all so surreal, it
is a bit difficult to take it all in.
One of the more odd elements
of the visiting the zone is actually getting there. You can sign up with
a variety of tour companies. They will then take you out to the zone along
the Freedom Road. |
Pay attention as you traverse
it. Things go from a lively country to near silence as you approach the
zone. It will make your skin crawl.
Obviously, visiting a demilitarized
zone is not for everyone. If you are looking for something different, however,
this definitely fits the bill.
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| About the Author: Rick Chapo
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With a population of about 3.65 million, Busan is also South Korea's second
largest metropolis, after Seoul. The densely populated city is situated
in the narrow Nakdonggang valley, with mountains separating some of the
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conventions in Korea. Administratively, it is designated as a Metropolitan
City. On November 14, 2005, the city officially announced its bid to host
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Kukje
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Offering high quality service
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and leisure travellers. The Kukje Hotel is centrally located in Busan's
business district. The hotel is within 10 minutes drive from Busan passenger
terminal and 7 minutes from the Busan Station. Take pleasure in the
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Ideal for business or vacation,
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Nongshim
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Nongshim is located in the
Dongnae neighborhood of Busan, close to Pusan National University, Bokcheon-dong
Burial Mounds and Museum, and Geumjeong Fortress. Nearby points of interest
also include Geumjeongsan and Chungryeolsa. Recreational amenities include
a fitness facility. This 4.0-star property has a business center. Guest
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Taegu, officially called Daegu Metropolitan City, is the 4th largest city
in South Korea after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon. It is the capital
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a mountain that has many trails, Buddhist temples, a Korean War museum,
and a gondola ride to the peak. Palgongsan houses many historic Buddhist
temples including Pagyesa and Donghwasa. Dalseong Park sits inside a 1500-year-old
earth fortress. Duryu Park has many walking trails, sports facilities,
and a large amusement park. Additionally, the Woobang Tower is located
in the park at the summit of Duryu Mountain (131 m above sea level).
Nearby tourist attractions
include Haeinsa—a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitaka Koreana (a
woodblock edition of the Tripitaka and one of the world's oldest extant
complete collections of the Buddhist scriptures. Haeinsa is located in
Gayasan National Park. The historic city of Gyeongju, the capital of the
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Featuring a friendly hospitality
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city retreat in this vibrant downtown. Conveniently located in downtown
Daegu, this property enjoys an easy access to the business areas, sightseeing
attractions and shops. The nearest train station is about 5 kilometres
away. The hotel offers comfortable guestrooms that are equipped
with a host of convenient amenities to ensure you a pleasant stay.
Guests can dine at the in-house restaurant that serves delicious American
and traditional Korean dishes. The hotel also features an Italian style
coffee shop and a cocktail bar. At leisure, you can unwind at the
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Inter Burgo Hotel offers
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5 kilometres from the city centre. The hotel is 10 minutes away from Daegu
Airport while the Daegu Exhibition and Convention Centre is 15 minutes
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Novotel
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Novotel Daegu City Centre
is located in central Daegu, close to Kyungpook National University, Duryu
Park Stadium, and Daegu National Museum. Additional area points of interest
include Daegu World Cup Stadium. Dining options at Novotel Daegu City Centre
include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours
a day. Recreational amenities include a health club, a sauna, and a fitness
facility. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public
areas. Additional property amenities include a coffee shop/café,
barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Extended parking privileges may
be offered to guests after check-out (surcharge). This is a smoke-free
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