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These Images Show Intimate Look At Life At The Korean Demilitarized Zone

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The Korean peninsula that talked of "unification" in January has devolved into acidic exchanges of vitriolic threats and military brinksmanship.

The Korean tension is far from over, and it's also long running.

There have been numerous instances of these types of exchanges, including exchanges of lead — now is no different, for two countries who've grown used to living at the lip of war.

That's why the 38th parallel, the "Demilitarized Zone," is one of the most heavily fortified border on the planet.

North Korea has approximately 1.1 million active duty personnel, whereas the South has only 687,000.



Though the North is plagued with financial issues.



DPRK pilots fly less than 10 training hours a year on (mostly) 50 year-old platforms.



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