Pan Mun Jom Travel Blogs, Travelogues and Travel Journals

The Demilitarized Zone separates North and South Korea on the 38th parallel.

This was my 2nd visit to the Korean De-Militarized Zone (DMZ).  I visited the Joint Security Area (JSA), which is manged by the UN Command and North Korean guards.  The JSA is known as "Truce Village" but is known worldwide as Panmunjon.  This is where the Korean Armistice was signed on July 27, 1953 and the only place where North and South Korea connect.  It is also the most heavily armed border in the world.  My visit happened not too long after the N…

The most successful World Cup in U.S. history. This was my 3rd World Cup, second with the U.S. Team. It was quite a ride as this was our most successful showing ever at a World Cup with a run to the quarterfinals vs Germany.

I traveled to South Korea in the summer of 2007. It really is a wonderful country with a fascinating history. The people are wonderful.