Demilitarized zone (DMZ), region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea. It roughly follows latitude 38° N (the 38th parallel), the original demarcation line between North Korea and South Korea at the end of World War II. Located within the DMZ is the ‘truce village’ of P’anmunjom.
Almost a week after his detention, it’s still unclear what prompted the private to leave the Seoul airport, join a tour of the DMZ and cross into the country
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