With all the recent media attention suggesting that the Koreas are on the brink of nuclear war, the world might be surprised to learn that the cities dotting the DMZ, or demilitarized zone between the two counties, are as peaceful and quiet as ever. Sure, there are signs of a military presence and a slight …
This article was originally published in May 2013 but is still just as relevant today amid the most recent missle tests and threats from North Korea. While eating breakfast at my hostel in Barcelona in April 2013, a CNN news brief aired declaring that tensions were high and nuclear war was imminent on the Korean …
Paju is perhaps most associated with its geographical location, as it sits just south of Panmunjeom on the 38th parallel, steps away from North Korea. As the peninsula’s most famous border town, many might assume that Paju is a drab, frightful place, but in actuality, it’s just the opposite. Sure, it may be the final …
So I know you are all just itching to find out how to win the awesome gifts featured in my previous post. And now I’m here to tell you how. In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, I have decided to change things up a bit and challenge all of you to participate in a …