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Cherwon DMZ_2214

Cherwon Unification observatory

 

The observatory overlooks the Iron Triangle Battlefield, hence the name. It is the area that connects Gimhwa, Pyeonggang and Cheorwon. This area had the highest number of casualties during the Korean War, especially in the Baekmagoji and Oseongsan battles. The Iron Triangle Battlefield was the headquarters and frontline of the North Korean Army. This area had the unique natural advantage of being a difficult target for Allied forces to attack, so remained an easy area for North Koreans to defend.

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Uploaded on March 18, 2009
Taken on March 14, 2009