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An English pub, red postboxes, Queen's Guard soldiers guarding the town hall, castle walls and a perfect view of 'Stonehenge'.

This isn't a village in the Wiltshire countrysidehowever, a town on one of the most dangerous borders in the world.

The bizarre 'English Village' was built on the edge of South and North Korea in a town called Paju, 30 miles north of Seoul.

The model education town is based on everything celebrated in Great Britaineven the local pub serves fish and chips and warm beer.

However, while the quaint surrounds have proved a hit with tourists and students, it is just a few hundred yards from the secretive North, where Kim Jong-un rules with an iron fist.

A bizarre 'English Village' has been built on the edge of South and North Korea in a town called Paju, 30 miles north of Seoul. The attraction even features models of Queen's Guard soldiers standing in front of a town hall

A bizarre 'English Village' has been built on the edge of South and North Korea in a town called Paju, 30 miles north of Seoul. The attraction even features models of Queen's Guard soldiers standing in front of a town hall

The model education town is based on everything celebrated in Great Britaineven the local pub serves fish and chips and warm beer, while there are also red phone and post boxes

The model education town is based on everything celebrated in Great Britaineven the local pub serves fish and chips and warm beer, while there are also red phone and post boxes

The model education town is based on everything celebrated in Great Britaineven the local pub serves fish and chips and warm beer, while there are also red phone and post boxes

The 'village' features an English-style pub, red postboxes, Queen's Guard soldiers guarding the town hall, castle walls and a perfect view of 'Stonehenge' (pictured)

The 'village' features an English-style pub, red postboxes, Queen's Guard soldiers guarding the town hall, castle walls and a perfect view of 'Stonehenge' (pictured)

The replica village is situated in Paju, South Korea, just a few hundred yards from the dangerous border with North Korea

The replica village is situated in Paju, South Korea, just a few hundred yards from the dangerous border with North Korea

From the top of the 'English Village', you can see the hillsides of North Korea, and hear the propaganda music blaring out all day long, as can be seen in these exclusive images.

Just a few miles north-east is the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), which is the 2km space between both Asian countries manned by the United Nations, and is often dubbed 'the world's scariest border.'

Despite being 5,500 miles away from the relaxing English countryside, the village tries hard to replicate everything Britain holds dear, right down to the red phoneboxes and British trams, which, of course, never run on time.

From the top of the 'English Village', you can see the hillsides of North Korea, and hear the propaganda music blaring out all day long, as can be seen in these exclusive image

From the top of the 'English Village', you can see the hillsides of North Korea, and hear the propaganda music blaring out all day long, as can be seen in these exclusive image

Quaint? The attraction has been based on all-things British. However, just a few miles north-east is the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), which is the 2km space between enemies North and South Korea

Quaint? The attraction has been based on all-things British. However, just a few miles north-east is the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), which is the 2km space between enemies North and South Korea

The English Village even features a British Post Office. However, a few hundred yards away a demilitarized zone marking the border between North and South Korea

The English Village even features a British Post Office. However, a few hundred yards away a demilitarized zone marking the border between North and South Korea

The English Village even features a British Post Office. However, a few hundred yards away a demilitarized zone marking the border between North and South Korea

Although 5,500 miles away from the relaxing English countryside, the village tries hard to replicate everything Britain holds dear, right down to the red phoneboxes and British trams, which, of course, never run on time

Although 5,500 miles away from the relaxing English countryside, the village tries hard to replicate everything Britain holds dear, right down to the red phoneboxes and British trams, which, of course, never run on time

There's also a police station, hospital infirmary and a Post Officeall quintessentially rustic England and closed most of the day. There's even an immigration office at the entrance, which is offering a 'citizenship service'.

English musicals are shown 12 months of the year in the indoor and outdoor theatres.

It feels like home until you hear the sound of Jong-un's propaganda radio, reminding visitors of just how close they are to a the dictator's secretive nation.

There are replicas of Queen's Guard soldiers, castle walls and Tower Bridge, however, the very best is in the car park, where a huge Stonehenge has been built in-between the parking spaces.

The 'mini-England'it's official title is 'The Gyeonggi English Village'is a place where, according to the website, 'people can use the English language in a variety of contexts as well as experience English-speaking cultures. All this can happen right here in Korea. The English Village offers a similar environment that students, families, and teachers might experience in a foreign country, all right here in our own backyard.'

The 'mini-England'it's official title is 'The Gyeonggi English Village'is a place where, according to the website, 'people can use the English language in a variety of contexts as well as experience English-speaking cultures

The 'mini-England'it's official title is 'The Gyeonggi English Village'is a place where, according to the website, 'people can use the English language in a variety of contexts as well as experience English-speaking cultures

It feels like home until you hear the sound of Jong-un's propaganda radio, reminding visitors of just how close they are to a the dictator's secretive nation

It feels like home until you hear the sound of Jong-un's propaganda radio, reminding visitors of just how close they are to a the dictator's secretive nation

 The 'village', built for educational purposes about 40 miles north of South Korea's capital Seoul, even features a small lake

The 'village', built for educational purposes about 40 miles north of South Korea's capital Seoul, even features a small lake

There's also a police station, hospital infirmary and a Post Office, all quintessentially rustic England and closed most of the day. There's even an immigration office at the entrance, which is offering a 'citizenship service'

There's also a police station, hospital infirmary and a Post Office, all quintessentially rustic England and closed most of the day. There's even an immigration office at the entrance, which is offering a 'citizenship service'

A replica of Stonehenge has been built in the middle of the replica British village, built 40 miles north of South Korea's capital

A replica of Stonehenge has been built in the middle of the replica British village, built 40 miles north of South Korea's capital

Although tourists come to visit, most English-speaking people who come here are tutors. There are more than 700 on campus, who help to provide a traditional British setting while teaching the Queen's language to locals.

If you want a job here, you've got to have plenty of English courage, with the job advery for music teachers sounding more like an advert for a Butlins holiday rep, stating: 'Jobs fill your pocket, adventure fills your soul.

'You will be asked to use your head, heart, body and soul in ways you never have before. You may be writing, composing, choreographing, costume designing, building sets, and so much more. Not only will you have the chance to be on the creative teams for our musicals, you will also perform in them!

'And that's just 9-6. Past 6pm, we run, we dance, we explore, we play rugby, we swim, we sing, we eat, we party, we plan trips, we celebrate birthdays. This is a job for people who love theatre and who love life. If that's you; read on.'

Although tourists come to visit, most English-speaking people who come here are tutors. There are more than 700 on campus, who help to provide a traditional British setting while teaching the Queen's language to locals

Although tourists come to visit, most English-speaking people who come here are tutors. There are more than 700 on campus, who help to provide a traditional British setting while teaching the Queen's language to locals

The Paju village campus, which measures around 278,000 square meters, was opened in April 2006 at a cost of around US.1 million

The Paju village campus, which measures around 278,000 square meters, was opened in April 2006 at a cost of around US$83.1 million

In recent years, a lack of numbers means the English Village has had to change, due to low attendances. It's now being renovated in the hope of enticing more Korean students into having a taste of English life

In recent years, a lack of numbers means the English Village has had to change, due to low attendances. It's now being renovated in the hope of enticing more Korean students into having a taste of English life

Two other similar English-style villages have opened up in Yangpyeong, west of Seoul, and one closer to the capital city

Two other similar English-style villages have opened up in Yangpyeong, west of Seoul, and one closer to the capital city

The English village, built north of South Korea's capital Seoul, features a tram and this quaint railtrack running through a wooded area

The English village, built north of South Korea's capital Seoul, features a tram and this quaint railtrack running through a wooded area

Foreigners still come to the English Village for work or simply to visit the bizarre replica. Several have raved about it online

Foreigners still come to the English Village for work or simply to visit the bizarre replica. Several have raved about it online

The Paju village campus, which measures around 278,000 square meters, was opened in April 2006 at a cost of around US$83.1 million.

However, in recent years, a lack of numbers means the English Village has had to change, due to low attendances.

It's now being renovated in the hope of enticing more Korean students into having a taste of English life.

Two other similar English-style villages have opened up in Yangpyeong, west of Seoul, and one closer to the capital city.

However, this hasn't stopped foreigners from working here or coming for day trips and raving about it online.

The buildings have been designed to resemble British architecture. A pub, town hall and pharmacy have been built in the village

The buildings have been designed to resemble British architecture. A pub, town hall and pharmacy have been built in the village

A town square leads to this grand-looking concert hallperhaps not a classic element of an average English village

A town square leads to this grand-looking concert hallperhaps not a classic element of an average English village

Fast food: The village features a number of eating options, including this takeaway serving burgers, chicken and hotdogs

Fast food: The village features a number of eating options, including this takeaway serving burgers, chicken and hotdogs

Timepiece: A clock has been installed in the village centre next to a building called the Green House

Timepiece: A clock has been installed in the village centre next to a building called the Green House

The village, close to the border between North and South Korea, features red phone boxes andbizarrelyan immigration office

The village, close to the border between North and South Korea, features red phone boxes andbizarrelyan immigration office

This is South Korea's interpretation of an English village sign post. The replica community has been built close to the border of North Korea

This is South Korea's interpretation of an English village sign post. The replica community has been built close to the border of North Korea

TripAdvisor reviews are generally very good, with Claudia Hart, from Florida, saying: 'I was in English Village last November to visit my son..... At Gyeonggi English Village, they have the unique opportunity to create, produce, and perform the own musical.

'Each year they produce three original musical theatre productions, three interactive mini-musicals, and two big musical revues (for Christmas and a Korean holiday called Children's Day).

'They also tour shows during the year which the perform in Korean schools throughout the Gyeonggi Province...they are very talented young people.'

The 'village' even features this outdoor theatre and performance space. Visitors have praised the attraction's musical offering

The 'village' even features this outdoor theatre and performance space. Visitors have praised the attraction's musical offering

As well as a replica Stonehenge, the village features castle structures and a medieval-style city wall

As well as a replica Stonehenge, the village features castle structures and a medieval-style city wall

Anyone interested in finding out about the history of English pubs can visit this dreary-looking 'museum'

Anyone interested in finding out about the history of English pubs can visit this dreary-looking 'museum'

A replica Queen's Guard soldier has been installed outside a grand building named as City Hall

A replica Queen's Guard soldier has been installed outside a grand building named as City Hall

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