DMZ Area
Winter 1989-1990
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All of the photos on this page were taken through 20-power
ship binoculars from Guardpost Collier during the 1989-1990 winter Guard Post Rotation. |
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Taesong-dong (Freedom Village), ROK is the only
authorized village in the UNC (United Nations Command) portion of the DMZ, and is located approximately one- half kilometer southwest of the JSA (Joint Security Area). |
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The residents of Taesong-dong are required to be either
original inhabitants or direct descend- ants of the villagers who were residing there when the Armistice was signed in 1953. |
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The cleared area beyond the trees is the DMZ. An overview
photo of this area shows the relationship between this building in Freedom Village and the DMZ and North Korean Propaganda Village. |
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Directly across the DMZ from Taesong-dong is the North Korean
village of Kichong-dong or "Peace Village," as it is called by the North. UNC troops call it "Propaganda Village" because over the years the North has broadcast its propaganda from loud speakers located in the vicinity of the village. Although North Koreans work the fields by day, they are all re- moved from the area before dark, so only a small custodial staff actually lives in Kichong-dong. |
