Joint Security Area

The Joint Security Area (JSA) is a unique military unit and area located within the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), established following the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement. It serves as the only point where North and South Korean forces stand face-to-face, and where diplomatic engagements and negotiations between the United Nations Command, North Korea, and South Korea routinely occur. The JSA has witnessed several tense incidents, including the 1976 "Axe Murder Incident," which led to increased security measures and changes in operational protocols. Today, it remains a symbol of both enduring conflict and fragile diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula.