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Starbucks opens a unique cafe on an observation tower near the North Korean border in South Korea.
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The 30-seat cafe offers patrons views of North Korea across the Jo River from the Aegibong Peace Ecopark.
Local residents view the cafe as a symbol of changing perceptions, transforming a once tense security zone into a peaceful spot.
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The location holds historical significance, being situated on Hill 154 where fierce battles occurred during the Korean War.
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The cafe provides an alternative tourist experience to standard DMZ tours for South Koreans and international travellers.
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North Korea is reportedly planning to reopen limited international tourism by year's end after Covid-19 border closures.
Visitors can glimpse North Korean farmland and buildings on clear days, potentially spotting people with binoculars.
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Tensions remain high, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently rejecting reconciliation and threatening nuclear retaliation.
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What do you think of this new outlet?
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