Photo Gallery The Korean Wall
Given that North and South Korea are still technically at war, the wall between them is officially a cease-fire line. With its watchtowers and guns, the demilitarized zone is the world's most dangerous border, no matter how popular it may be with tourists.
It might be a tourist magnet, but the wall separating North and South Korea is one of the most dangerous border barriers in the world. Here, cloth ribbons with messages of hope for reunification decorate the South Korean side.
Foto: LEE JAE-WON/ REUTERS
Since 1945, the 38th Parallel has divided North and South Korea, which are still officially at war.
Foto: Lee Jin-man / AP
Watchtowers, guns, wire traps and helmeted guards on both sides make the dividing line a dangerous one.
Foto: A2800 epa Jeon Heon-Kyun/ dpa
A North Korean soldier. There is no end in sight to the division between North and South Korea.
Foto: JUNG YEON-JE/ AFP
A South Korean soldier. A merry-go-round and souvenir stalls can be found on this side of the border, which attracts many tourists.
Foto: epa Jeon Heon-Kyun/ picture-alliance/ dpa
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