An international group of women activists crossed the DMZ between North and South Korea today, in a controversial attempt to kick-start peace talks between the two countries.

The group originally intended to make the crossing on foot at the Panmunjom “Truce Village,” but eventually were bussed most of the way to a customs and immigration area at Paju.

The group included two Nobel Peace Prize laureates and renowned American feminist Gloria Steinem.

“We feel very celebratory and positive that we have created a voyage across the DMZ in peace and reconciliation,” Steinem said at a press conference after the crossing.