The JSA is used by the two Koreas for diplomatic engagements and, until March 1991, was also the site of military negotiations between North Korea and the United Nations Command (UNC).
DKB digunakan oleh kedua negara Korea untuk keterlibatan diplomatik dan hingga bulan Maret 1991 menjadi lokasi perundingan militer antara Korea Utara dan Komando PBB (UNC).