Borderland of Danger: The Unending Threat to Military Personnel in the DMZ The latest explosion along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea has left three military officers wounded.
This incident is a grim reminder of the ever present danger that comes with patrolling this heavily armed border. The DMZ, a 248km long and 4km wide stretch of land, is one of the most treacherous borders in the world.
An estimated 2 million mines are scattered across its terrain, along with barbed wire fences, tank traps, and combat troops stationed on both sides.