Tree Removal Incident
In an unexpected turn of events in 1976, a single tree threatened to reignite the specter of war. The importance of an unobstructed line of sight cannot be overstated. That year, a tree obstructed the U.S. view at a key checkpoint along the DMZ.
Following a serious altercation and skirmish, the stationed soldiers decided to uproot the tree. Its stump remained as a poignant reminder of the conflict that had unfolded.
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