GOOGLE MAPS: MAP SERVICE OF THE KOREAN DMZ REGION

LINKS TO ONLINE GEOSPATIAL DATA, INFORMATION AND MAP SERVICES

Korean “Google Maps” like application (in Korean), for greater Seoul region

            http://local.daum.net/map/index.jsp

ROK National Geographic Information Institute (part of the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs), provides oversight and management of ROK surveys, mapping,    LIDAR, aerial photography, satellite image acquisitions as well as online geospatial development (online National Atlas of Korea).

             http://www.ngi.go.kr/
             http://atlas.ngii.go.kr/english/index.jsp

State ROK governmental website maintains a very nice set of spatial and map arrays   allowing one to browse a range of features; from parks and provinces to subways    and food destinations.

             http://www.korea.net/korea/kor_loca.asp?code=L01

             2007 online document overviewing the ROK National Spatial Data Infrastructure

Large format Landsat image distributed by NASA’s Earth Observatory program, created by stitching multiple satellite images for the entire DMZ, over the years: 1989-1991.

UNEP-WCMC World Heritage Sites – Online Map Services. The United Nations Environment Programme and World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has developed a wide  range of regional and global online map services and data arrays, allow one to explore such patterns as biodiversity, marine systems and water bird migration routes.

            http://www.unep.org/
            http://whc.unesco.org/en/35/
            http://www.unep-wcmc.org/
            http://www.unep-wcmc.org/latenews/stories/wcmcData.aspx
            http://www.unep-wcmc.org/imaps/imaps_index.aspx
            http://nene.unep-wcmc.org/imaps/W_Heritage/viewer.htm

Very interesting historical, circa Korean War,  set of map panels or the greater Seoul region   compiled by a Korean War veteran.

            http://rickinbham.tripod.com/KoreaMap.htm

Well developed web link directory of existing online maps of Korea. Developed as a tribute to Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin.

            http://www.geocities.com/yi_sun_shin_adm/home.html
            http://www.geocities.com/yi_sun_shin_adm/KoreaMaps.html

Website with a great deal of information supporting Korean War veterans, including many links to maps and KML formatted information, for use within Google Earth.

Yahoo Maps: of Korean Peninsula

These files have been developed by the DMZ Forum for use within Google Earth, to allow you to explore the DMZ, its places and terrain, in 3 and 4 dimensions. You may also collaborate with thousands of people, from around the world, who upload and share pictures, thoughts, concerns and interests using a wide range of tools such as:   Wikipedia, Flickr, Picasa, Panoramio and more.

These KML files represent locations that the DMZ Forum is involved in:

Approximate\generalized region of the Korean Demilitarized Zone DMZ

            Korean Demilitarized Zone DMZ (generalized outline).KML

Region within the Gangwon Province area (DPRK and ROK) being proposed as a peace and nature park and potential Biosphere Reserve. Generally delineated by the features:

• Cheorwon Plains (central DMZ)
• Mt. Keumgang-san (south-eastern DPRK)
• Mt. Seorak (north-eastern ROK)

            DMZ Peace and Nature Park (generalized outline).KML

            Mt. Kumgang-san.KML
            Mt. Seorak.KML
            Cheorwon Plains.KML

The rich, agricultural area surrounding the Anbyon region of the DPRK is the site of a collaborative effort between regional and international wildlife agencies. The project seeks to  help restore Re-crowned cranes to the area (which historically have used the extensive wetlands and fields) through restoration of habitats and food supplies.

            Anbyon Plains Region.KML

The Han and Imjin Rivers are among the most important hydrological features within Korea. The tributaries, riparian corridors and wetland complexes, especially within the zones where they converge  play critical roles in the maintenance of local and regional wildlife. Increasing pressures by humans and the insults to the systems are being studied by a wide range of research agencies, including the Gyeonggi Research Institute and the DMZ Research Institute, part of the UN-GEF sponsored Korea Wetland Project.

            Han\Imjin River Tributary Region.KML