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The de-militarized zone

by Mittnic

The Demilitarized Zone is in fact one of the most militarized places on the planet and is often mentioned by analysts as one of the likely places where a third world war might start. The day of our visit was quite peaceful though.By the time tourist groups from the north arrive the South Koreans redraw. We didn't see one single South Koeran soldier in the area during our visit. I expect that the North Koreans leave when visitors from the South enter the area. It's so well organized that this was one of the few occations we were allowed to take pictures.(The border goes right through the blue buildings.)

On the way to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

by Mittnic

A visit to the border with South Korea is often included in the organized tours to North Korea. In our case this day was the only time we were allowed outside Pyongyang and the the only opportunity to see the countryside. Going on the motorway south is an experience in itself. With double lanes in each direction it must be the most overdimentioned road on earth because there is hardly any traffic at all. During the 170 km journey we saw no more than a dozen other vehicles, all minibuses and lorries, no private cars.Every second kilometer or so we passed groups of 20-30 workers each with a broom in hand brushing away the little snow that there was. This was a totally meaningless efford because it was a windy day and the drifting snow soon returned to the road again and it was so little of it that it could have easily been left where it was in the first place. An illustration as good as...

Kaesong

by Mittnic

This former Korean capital is situated in the southern part of North Korea very close to the de-militarized zone. A visitor is likely to be taken to Kaesong Folk Hotel which is set in a area of traditional Korean houses and courtyards. Quite pretty!

Flower exhibition

by Mittnic

We had the great luck to be in Pyong Yang when there was a big exhibition of one of the two most beautiful flowers in the world, namely the "Kimjongilia". This is a kind of pelargonia named after the dear leader Kim Jong Il. (You might already have guessed that the other of the planet's two most beautiful flowers is the "Kimilsongia".)

Traffic police

by Mittnic

There are no traffic lights in North Korea, which makes sence because there is hardly any traffic and power cuts are frequent. But the most busy street corners in Pyong Yang have female traffic police to direct the few cars and buses. Their movement pattern were that of uniformed robots on a military parade but I must say that they were all very pretty, without doubt selected on their looks. One of them even gave me a smile.Of course we had to ask our Korean guides if we were allowed to take photographs.

Museum in Pyongyang

by Backpackin_Mac

The museum is a must see for anyone that goes to the DPRK. The only trouble is that the place is freezing for a long time of the year. I went in April/May and as the library was built of marble it had retained the cold from winter. I feel sorry for the very friendly guide that you see in the picture as she has to stay in there all day. I enjoyed it but it was a releif to get outside into the sunshine. The guide explained everything in great detail even though I was the only foreigner there. Not one book in this library looks like it was bought after 1979 and if you look at the people "studying" you might just find that they are told to sit there for a while so it looks like a public library for the masses.

Mind if I take a photo guys

by Backpackin_Mac

The North Korean soldiers at the border seemed a lot more relaxed than the American puppets (just joking guys) on the other side. If you get the chance I recommend asking if you can take a photo with them. They have no problems with that at all.

DMZ

by kenmerk

Yes, the one true "must see" place in South Korea is North Korea, and there are two places (that I know of) where you can see the Communist state from the South..First, is Panmunjom, which is a small village right in the middle of the DMZ about 30 KM's north of Seoul. The second is a Reunification Observatory located on the East coast, also right on the border. At the Reunification Observatory you can look across with binoculars at the many large propoganda signs that are point south, saying things like: "Come to North Korea, Land of No Taxes !!!!" and "North Korea: The Workers Paradise" and the like..Its even better in Panmunjom, as you can see the North Korean solders just right across the line. You can even go into one of the conference rooms where they hold periodic peace talks, cross the line over to the North side of the room.... I defect, I defect !!! (Not likely...) So that is...

Absolutely Must see activity...

by swissgabe

Absolutely Must see activity in North Korea is visiting Panmunjom near Kaesong. At Panmunjom there is the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone).If you walk around the Northern part, the South Korean soldiers are looking quite strange to you. Korean history was made here in 1953...I just would like to note, that the reason why the picture was taken at the south side of the boarder is, that when entering a building you can walk till the other door which is located of course at the other side of the boarder. And no doubt, the door is closed and when inside there are North Korean soldiers "protecting" you ...

Do not stay only in Pyongyang

by histamin32

Pyongyang is different from the rest of the country, therefore make sure that you also travel through rural areas.Possibilities are for example trips to the Kuwol mountains or the Myohangsan mountains.