Seoul leans toward allowing group of women to cross DMZ

A spokesman from Seoul’s government said it plans to approve the May 24 walk if it confirms North Korea’s official support for the event. Organizers of the effort called WomenCrossDMZ.org have earlier said they have received permission from Pyongyang.

The women also need the approval of the United Nations Command at the DMZ. A spokesman from the U.N. Command said it usually approves civilian crossings when they are supported by both Koreas.

The DMZ is considered the world’s most fortified border, separating the two Koreas still technically at war.