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Baengnyeongdo Island
A video showing Baekryeong Island (Baengnyeongdo), which is the western most territory in South Korea. It is far closer to North Korea than to South Korea. It is inhabited by residents as well as a large number of soldiers. It is highly fortified, and the South Korean military regularly perform military exercises in case of attack. Historically the leadership in North Korea have made threats towards the island and performed aggressive military action towards the island. In the video you can see footage of the island, as well as listen to personal experiences and opinions of residents who live there. It is a tourist destination as well, mostly for domestic tourists from the mainland of South Korea.
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France24 - Tanks, guns and 'dragon's teeth' guard South Korea frontier island
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