North Korea and a Snowy Seoul

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I was told it never snows in Seoul by everyone here.
I guess they were wrong because it came with avengence last night!


Then today I took a trip to the DMZ at the border between North and South Korea. It's 4km wide and runs the length of the Korean Penisula with huge razorwire fences and armed guards. We were allowed inside after multiple checkpoints and passport checks by intimidating South Korean soldiers. We got a great view of North Korea and its "propaganda village" just over the border. No sighting of Kim Jong-il though, maybe next time.

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Photos

The Dividing Line
These notes and flags were posted on the border

DeMilitarized Zone
The little red sign warns of Mines inside the DMZ