'There’s nothing like this in the world' — Taoiseach has 'sobering' visit to Korean DMZ

Media were warned not to take any pictures or record any footage while travelling through the demilitarised zone out of fear that North Korea's army would learn of defence mechanisms

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during a visit to the Korean DMZ as part of a trade mission to South Korea. Photo: Shin hyun Kyung/PA

Fresh off a flight, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was transported to what is considered the most heavily militarised region in the world.

Arriving in South Korea as part of the Government’s trade mission as it seeks to expand trade and create new opportunities for the country, Mr Varadkar headed straight to the demilitarised zone (DMZ). A 4km strip of land that runs across the Korean peninsula, a distance of about 250km dividing North and South.