Authorities combat DMZ wildfire in Cheorwon County

Authorities are employing full-scale efforts to contain a wildfire that broke out two days ago within the demilitarized zone in Cheorwon County, Gangwon.

2026-04-14

Military helicopter accidentally entered DMZ during wildfire operation in March: JCS

A South Korean military helicopter accidentally entered the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas last month during wildfire operations, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday.

2026-04-05

Korea launches this year's war remains excavation project at DMZ battle site

South Korea on Wednesday started this year's project to excavate the remains of soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War on a key former battlefield within the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, the Ministry of National Defense said.

2026-04-01

Government to reopen border walking trails

All 12 peace-themed walking routes near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas will reopen this month, the government announced Wednesday.

2026-04-01

Defense Ministry reportedly consulting with UNC over 'effective' management of DMZ

The Defense Ministry is in consultations with the United Nations Command (UNC) over ways to “effectively” manage the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, a ministry official said on Friday.

2026-02-06

Concerns of friction grow over Seoul's request for UNC cooperation on DMZ access

Seoul reportedly sought cooperation from the United Nations Command in January on a plan to manage parts of the demilitarized zone, sources said, raising concerns that the move could trigger further friction with the command.

2026-02-05

Defense Ministry proposes joint, partial management of DMZ to U.S.: Source

The Defense Ministry has proposed to the United States that South Korea's military jointly manage parts of the southern half of the heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas.

2026-02-05

Unification minister says 'DMZ Act' does not conflict 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement

Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young said a proposed law granting civilian access to the demilitarized zone for peaceful purposes — promoted by the government and ruling party — does not conflict with the 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement.

2026-01-29

Unification Ministry says DMZ access bills do not conflict with armistice

The Ministry of Unification said Thursday that pending bills granting the Korean government control of nonmilitary access to the DMZ do not conflict with the armistice, as the bills require advance consultation with the United Nations Command.