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The Joint Security Area. The blue buildings are right along the military demarcation line, where meetings occur between the South and North. Beyond them is North Korea. Note the two South Korean soldiers, who only take such positions to protect tour groups (North Korean soldiers do the same for their tour groups). The guard on the right is carefully positioned to be protected against gunfire while still having visibility and being able to fire back. The guard out in the open presumably drew the short straw.