[AmericanInTokyo]

I have several good digital photos of the visit that could be uploaded to the FR site. I will need to make the technical arrangements here, if possible, in South Korea and then get word from a Freeper by "freepmail" as to a website I can post them so they can then be linked to the FR site.

Thank you and 'yorobon kamsahamnidda'.

[AmericanInTokyo]

Initially, in lieu of my own photos, here follow some general photos of the area, starting with a layout model (in the North) of the JSA area. You can note the blue buildings, which belong to the free side, and the grey buildings, which belong to the enemy.

[Quix]

YOUR JOB WELL DONE AS ALWAYS!

THANKS.

[AmericanInTokyo]

This is a picture (oddly enough) taken by a visit to the North from the North side, of the MAC building. You can note in the foreground KPA (north Korean) miltary guards, and facing them, ROK guards in the battle position. The building on the right is the one we entered. Note the strip of raised concrete between the North and South, near the North Korean guard standing sideways and the South Korean soldier (just over the line) with his back faced to the camera. (It is that line one crosses over inside the MAC building that technically takes you into North Korea.)

[ETERNAL WARMING]

Communist vitriol outlining the visit of Kim Jong-il to military units, the glorious 'chuche' (self reliance) and 'songkun' (total Army) policy of the North, not to mention the 'savage' Americans and Japanese imperalists conspirators who are hell bent on destruction of the peaceful socialist North.

"chuche?" If they're so self reliant, why are they always hitting the American taxpayer up for aid? LOL

[AmericanInTokyo]

PING

Here is something for you.

(Can you 'ping' some of the usual regulars, as I don't have quick mental recall of all of them at this time).

Thanks.

[AmericanInTokyo]

Not to mention, YOU, of course, for a late night "ping"!

[SW6906]

You're one of my favorite FR posters - have been for years. Thanks for the report!

[Chong]

Kamsahamnidda from the bottom of my heart.

[Teetop]

Thanks for your time and effort "reporting" back to us at FR. I hope and pray all works out at the DMZ, and for your safety.

I remember seeing the "Iron Curtain" in the 1980's, it was sobering standing there looking at your enemy from a mile or two away, looking back at you.

[exit82]

AIT--WOW! A first hand report from the front lines! Thanks so much--this was very informative! Stay safe!

I have to confess: when I read about the NK name "Panmungak", my mind focused on the last syllable "GAK"--and all I could hear was the little green men from "Mars Attacks" yelling "GAK!GAK!GAK!GAK!"!!

[maui_hawaii]

BUMP

[bonesmccoy]

great report!

I know we have exchanged divergent views on other matters, but I really appreciate your stories and your first-hand reports.

Thank you very much!

[Mr. Silverback]

AIT, you are a treasure. Keep your head down while you're there!

[bigghurtt]

kahasamnida, adashi, as they say on the peninsula...

I've tried to keep on eye on the region since I left in 2000...the report is appreciated.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Great post, A.I.T. Thanks! Did you see this guy? (^;

06/01/2003:  Wolfowitz Praises DMZ Soldiers, Marines 'On the Front Lines of Freedom'  
SEOUL, South Korea, June 1, 2003 – U.S. soldiers and Marines deployed along the demilitarized zone separating North and South Korea "are on the front lines of freedom," U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul D. Wolfowitz said June 1 during a visit...