The DMZ: A River Remembered, A Nation Divided
2025-07-02
Since 1953, the 250-kilometer DMZ has bisected the Korean Peninsula, a seemingly impenetrable scar on the land. However, a significant portion of this boundary lies across the Han River estuary, a 'neutral' zone according to the armistice agreement. The author recounts a family trip where the estuary's poignant history—a once-vibrant lifeline now choked by military presence—is revealed through their uncle's emotional response. The story contrasts the estuary's historical significance as a connector of people and communities with its current reality as a symbol of division and loss.
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