Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border



News Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border Blue bridge used during 2018 summit also torn up in what one observer called ‘lifestyle’ improvements to facilities Chad O'Carroll April 6, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The NNSC buildings being demolished \| Image: UNC The original buildings used by the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission to ensure compliance with the Korean armistice agreement after the war were demolished this week as part of a major renovation project in the area, according to United Nations Command (UNC). Photos from the Joint Security Area seen by NK News show multiple forklift diggers tearing down the decades-old structures alongside workers wearing yellow vests, with little left of the original buildings at the time the scenes were captured. The original buildings used by the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission to ensure compliance with the Korean armistice agreement after the war were demolished this week as part of a major renovation project in the area, according to United Nations Command (UNC). Photos from the Joint Security Area seen by NK News show multiple forklift diggers tearing down the decades-old structures alongside workers wearing yellow vests, with little left of the original buildings at the time the scenes were captured. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border

Blue bridge used during 2018 summit also torn up in what one observer called ‘lifestyle’ improvements to facilities

Chad O'Carroll April 6, 2023

Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border

The NNSC buildings being demolished | Image: UNC

The original buildings used by the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission to ensure compliance with the Korean armistice agreement after the war were demolished this week as part of a major renovation project in the area, according to United Nations Command (UNC).

Photos from the Joint Security Area seen by NK News show multiple forklift diggers tearing down the decades-old structures alongside workers wearing yellow vests, with little left of the original buildings at the time the scenes were captured.

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