Korea - Day 2

On the second day the three of us visited the DMZ. Perhaps not the best idea since only a couple of months before, a South Korean warship sank and the South strongly suspects foul play from the North.

I had been here before but took a cheaper tour that didn't visit Panmunjeom where we get a real close look at the north Koreans and get a chance to step across the "line".



Joint Security Area

There is a lot of security around here and many areas are off limits for photographs, but this was one area we could take photos. Three South Koreans stand guard with one North Korean watching us from the other side.



ROK Soldier Stands Guard - Joint Security Area


We had two ROK soldiers taking care of us while we were in the conference room that straddles the border between the two countries. For a brief moment we could stand on the North Korean side.



Plaque for the Axe Murder Incident - DMZ


A plaque commemorating the loss of two American Officers killed in the infamous Axe Murder Incident.



Statue of a pioneer - Korean War Memorial


Later that day we visited the War Memorial of Korea to get a greater appreciation of Korea's military history in general and the Korean War in particular.



A statue of brotherhood - Korean War Memorial