Established in 1953, the DMZ is a 150-mile long and 2.5-mile wide buffer that separates North and South Korea. It was created as part of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

North Korea has begun building an apparent wall near its border with South Korea, according to new satellite footage reported by multiple outlets. Satellite images from June 17 showed three white ...

Recently captured satellite images reveal that North Korea has cleared a 1.8-mile strip of land extending into the demilitarized zone (DMZ), the 2.5-mile-wide boundary separating North and South ...

Between North and South Korea lies the demilitarized zone (DMZ), one of the world’s most heavily armed borders. The 160-mile stretch is barred with fences and landmines and is largely empty of ...

For many, it’s the only chance to see North Korea. No one is allowed to cross the DMZ, and doing so can have serious consequences, like when U.S. Army private Travis King illegally crossed into ...