The small village of Manu-ri, north west of Seoul is just metres from the most dangerous border in the world.
Surrounded by mountains and rice fields, approximately 100 people call it home.
Sun-ae Lee's family has owned land here for around 400 years.
Returning after the Korean War and even up to the 1970s she has witnessed exchanges of fire between the two Koreas.
She says she's constantly worried when they might be targeted again.
"We know the sound of gunfire, so when we hear it, we hide under the covers. If there is war, we’re all dead anyway," said Ms Lee.
Living on the edge means residents need to be prepared for anything.
Ms Lee has chosen to build a bunker under her house just in case.
After the North's latest nuclear test she has started preparing emergency supplies.
Leaving 13 generations of family history behind is just not an option.
"I'm getting some instant noodles and butane gas, so we can use the bunker if we need to, especially with the way Kim Jong-Un has been lately," said Ms Lee.
Armed soldiers are everywhere in the village and North Korean propaganda messages can be heard over loud speakers from across the border.
South Koreans are forced to listen to this every day but the messages have little effect.
Residents rely on their crops to survive, so that is their priority.
Resident Bong-Rim Lim says she hopes the governments can come to an agreement soon so they can stop living in fear.
"I am worried. It's scary. My land is here, my farm is here so I can't go anywhere else. I have to stay here. I have to stay here," said Ms Lim.
During the Korean War the village was turned to rubble.
Residents know they could be a target any day but are hoping history won't repeat itself anytime soon.
At the border of the Demilitarised zone security is extremely tight and the area is surrounded by barbed wire fence.
People who own farm plots need to be accompanied by a soldier every time they want to tend to their fields.
There is an anxious feeling but also a sense of curiosity.
Many tourists are visiting the area trying to get as close to North Korea as they can.
