Korea's Demilitarized Zone

Explore the DMZ through the lens of history, nature, and art in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice

In collaboration with 9 cultural institutions and supported by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in Korea

DMZ Botanic GardenWar Memorial of Korea United Nations Peace Memorial HallProvisional Capital Memorial HallDMZ Museum
and 4 more collections

When the Korean War started...

Remembering Richard Whitcomb

The general who loved Korea

When was the DMZ created?
Hint: The ceasefire agreement was signed 3 years after the outbreak of the Korean War
1953
The Armistice Agreement
The Bureau of Public Information, National Archives of Korea

Traces of war near the DMZ

Cultural Heritage Scarred by the Korean War

Remember the Korean War through cultural relics and heritage sites near the DMZ

How many countries fought in Korean War?
Hint: The United States led the UN forces who fought in the Korean War
22
UN personnel and equipment were disembarked at Incheon
War Memorial of Korea (NARA / the National Archive of Korea)

...and endangered animals

See the animals in augmented reality

What is the only high moor in South Korea?
Hint: The name means a dragon swamp and it is also known as a heaven for wetland plants
Yongneup
South Korea's only high moor located at Daeamsan Mountain
DMZ Botanic Garden

...as well as plant explorers...

Precious Plants Growing in the 4 Natural Sites in the Border

Follow a guided tour of the DMZ Botanic Garden

Which endangered animal comes to the DMZ area every winter?
Hint: It is a natural momument in Korea and one of the Ten Symbols of Longevity
Crane
Animals living in the DMZ
Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources
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