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

The South Korean government announced plans to reduce the Civilian Control Line (CCL) along the inter-Korean border from an average of 10 km to 6 km south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) to allow wider civilian access and promote regional development.

• Defense ministry plans to reduce Civilian Control Line (CCL) from 10 km to 6 km south of Military Demarcation Line (MDL)