Demilitarized Zone
Type: Location
As of November 2026, Demilitarized Zone has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025). Another name for the DMZ, the buffer zone between North and South Korea.
A demilitarized zone is an area in which treaties or agreements between states, military powers or contending groups forbid military installations, activities, or personnel. A DZ often lies along an established frontier or boundary between two or more military powers or alliances. A DZ may sometimes form a de facto international border, such as the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Other examples of demilitarized zones are a 14 km (8.7 mi) wide area between Iraq and Kuwait; Antarctica ; and outer space
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Type | border |
| Country | Korea |
| Located in | 38th parallel |
Who talks about Demilitarized Zone on podcasts?
Demilitarized Zone came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Demilitarized Zone mentioned alongside?
Demilitarized Zone is most often mentioned alongside 38th parallel, Panmunjom and Operation Paul Bunan.
Located in: 38th parallel
Located here: Panmunjom, Operation Paul Bunan