9/21 DMZ

Dialog>> It's a strip of land between North and South Korea.

It's a strip of land between North and South Korea.

It serves as a buffer between the two countries.

I heard it's covered with landmines.


Response>> Talk about the DMZ.

The DMZ, or the demilitarized zone, is an area where military activity between different countries is not permitted.

This is usually agreed upon by a peace treaty or an armistice.
* armistice: 휴전

The Korean DMZ is just that: a strip of land along the North and South Korean border that acts as a buffer zone between the two countries.
* a strip of land: 긴 모양의 땅
* buffer zone: 완충지대
ex> The border can serve as a buffer zone.
ex> There's a strip of land separating the two countries.

It's one of the most heavily militarized borders in the world.

It is covered with landmines and is off-limits to humans.
* landmine: 지뢰
* off-limits: 출입 금지된
ex> That area is off-limits to civilian.
ex> My face used to be covered with pimples.

With no human intervention, natural wildlife has thrived considerably.
* thrive: to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc. 번창하다, 잘 자라다.
ex> Plants thrive in my mother's garden.


The Korean DMZ offers guided tours, which is very popular among foreign tourists.
* guided tour: 가이드 여행

There are plans to make the DMZ a nature reserve after reunification.
* nature reserve: 자연 보호 구역


@ I give up. /Don't give up.  난 포기야/ 포기하지마


1. Alex is short for Alexandra.
2. The two countries need a buffer zone between them.
3. The room is covered with dust.
4. The place is off-limits to animals.