Freedom Village - South Korea

June 2005 In the middle of the demilitarised zone in Korea sits one of the strangest villages in the world. This fortified outpost is a key element in the ongoing propaganda war against the North. "I'm always feeling the tension," complains resident Yoon Sun-Duk. "We never let our guard down." In the event of a North Korean invasion, his village would be the first place attacked. But ironically, the biggest threat to the village comes from peace. Currently, residents pay no taxes or rent and homes are subsidised by the South Korean government. Average incomes here are five times Produced by ABC Australia Distributed by Journeyman Pictures