Korea is divided into North and South Korea. The two countries are still technically at war as there is no permanent peace treaty between them.
ex> The teams were divided into
three levels.
The
demilitarized zone (DMZ) is a strip of land between the two nations. It serves as a buffer zone
between the two Koreas.
* a strip of land: 길다란 모양의 땅
ex> There is a strip of land
that serves as a buffer zone.
ex> The troops are stationed in a
buffer zone.
ex> Israel continues attacks on
Palestinians in buffer-zone.
The area is off limits to humans. The area is very dangerous as it is still covered with landmines.
* off limits to: 접근 금지인
ex> The area is strictly off limits
to civilians.
ex> Nation’s elite cancer hospitals off-limits
under Obamacare.
With no human activity, it has become a
haven for wildlife.
* a haven for [|heɪvn] : ~의 피난처, 안식처, 천국
ex> The region became a haven for
illegal immigrants.
ex> A tax haven is a territory
where taxes are low or even non-existent.
In fact, there are plans to keep it a natural reserve after reunification.
@ The Korean War ended with an armistice treaty. 한국 전쟁은 휴전 협정으로 끝났어.
<HOMEWORK>
1. The book is divided into
three parts.
2. The two parties agreed to create a buffer zone between them.
3. The place is off limits to
visitors.
4. They provide a haven for
women and children.
@ Related Topics>> Wildlife
in DMZ, DMZ,
DMZ
