Gov't to ease civilian-restricted inter-Korean border boundaries for wider public access (opens original article in a new tab)

The South Korean defense ministry announced plans to reduce the Civilian Control Line (CCL) along the inter-Korean border from 10 km to an average of 6 km south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), redesignate the area for restricted development, and remove non-tactical military structures to improve civilian access and regional development.

• Defense ministry plans to reduce Civilian Control Line (CCL) from 10 km to 6 km south of Military Demarcation Line (MDL) along inter-Korean border
• CCL will be redesignated from Controlled Protection Zone to Restricted Protection Zone allowing land development with approvals, affecting 270 square km area
• Government will remove non-tactical military structures from 23 border locations and simplify civilian access procedures through mobile apps by 2027