The DMZ in Korea is not only the most unique destination in the country but is in fact, one of the most fascinating places to see in the entire world. Rated the number one tourist activity in the nation, the DMZ in Korea offers a deep dive into history, politics, and the Korean War. Not only can you visit the DMZ in Korea, but this is in fact, a must! An estimated 1. You will only be allowed to go on one of the official DMZ tours which are led by a licensed tour guide.
Due to its unique position as a heavily-guarded border, there are many rules to abide by in order to help maintain peace and stability. From how many people are allowed to enter at once, to what time of day you can visit, the tours follow strict regulations imposed by the United Nations. Going on a certified tour is also the best way to learn all that is noteworthy in a safe and responsible way. As its name suggests this is because there is a buffer zone between North and South Korea where no military personnel, installations or activities are allowed.
Its purpose is to preserve the peace between both sides and avoid military confrontations. The only exception to this rule is the Joint Security Area JSA where troops from both sides secure an area used for peaceful talks and negotiation between the leaders.
In other words, you hopefully will not see any shooting or other displays of power. The zone does have some very particular aspects to it. The sand along the fence for example is being very neatly groomed so that South Korean and American soldiers can see whether there have been any infiltration attempts from the North.
The journey takes about minutes depending on where you depart from and the traffic conditions on the day. To get there, you will need to pass through a number of military-controlled security checkpoints en route. Your tour guide will request your passport and you will be required to present it to a soldier for inspection. Today, the DMZ intersects the 38th parallel but does not follow it according to the post-war division.
Due to their opposing choices, the two countries have remained separate. The best way to choose between your options is to understand the differences. Children need to be 12 years or older no exceptions , there are limited numbers of people allowed to visit each day controlled by UN Command and bookings need to be placed at least 72 hours in advance.
Therefore if you wish to visit with younger children, have a busy schedule, or need to book on short notice you should choose the half day option. If you wish to extend your visit to enter the JSA in the afternoon, then the full day option is for you. You have two options when it comes to the length of your tour. You can either opt for the half day option or the full day option.
The duration is a total of six hours. The duration of this tour is nine hours. Although still considered an active war zone, it is now a place of sustainable peace and therefore the DMZ is safe to visit.
The only aspect that may still appear dangerous is the fact that there are numerous troops, both from the north, south, and the United States who protect the territory and can be seen actively patrolling the region.
In short: no, the Demilitarized Zone in Korea may not be crossed. The station has become a symbol of effort for a unified Korea. Dorasan Peace Park is an ecological park featuring a pond in the shape of the Korean peninsula with a boardwalk around it. Dora Observatory is the northernmost observatory on the western section of the DMZ.
The area just beyond the observatory is within a military outpost command, so photography is strictly prohibited here. In addition, the observatory is located within the Civilian Control Line, so visitors must join the Dorasan Security Tour to visit.
This incidence led to a fight which resulted in casualties. The axe is on display in Panmunjom for tourists in North Korea to view.
The stump of the tree is displayed on the south side. It was then concluded from this event that each side would relocate and restrict their guard posts to either side of the MDL to avoid any further possible conflict.
The concrete wall was constructed by the South Korean government from to The wall is built onto a slope standing 9 metres tall, 19 meters thick and runs km along the DMZ. From the South Korean side, you only see a mound, from the North Korean side the wall is visible. Kumgang or from Haeju city. We include the DMZ in the majority of our tours. The drive between the capital city and the DMZ is 2 — 3 hours along the Reunification Highway completed in Before being debriefed on the history of Panmunjom, there is a gift shop to explore that is most famous for selling hand painted propaganda posters from RMB or 30 euros — one of our favourite souvenir recommendations when visiting North Korea.
You will then enter the buffer zone with an extra KPA officer to ensure your safety. The third and final stop is arriving at the JSA. This signifies the copy of the signature he wrote on his final document before his death in July You will then be escorted by foot down to the JSA to possibly enter the blue hut technically placing you in both Koreas on top of the military demarcation line. Here you will hear further explanations of the conference rooms. You will then be escorted to the balcony on top of Panmungak to view the surrounding area for further explanations and to have your very own photo with North Korean soldiers.
There are a few regulations when visiting the DMZ but no where near as strict as visiting on the southern side. There are no clothing restrictions but please note to wear light clothing during summer and warm gear during winter. Usually visited from the South only. The m DPRK flagpole is located in Kijong-dong village and it features kg flag size is 30m x 60m of the DPRK - it is the third tallest flagpole worldwide until recently it used to be the tallest but two former Soviet republics Tajikistan - m, Azerbaijan - m have outdone the DPR Korea.
There is a story saying that North Korea built its mast to outdo the ROK's 98m tall flagpole located in Taesong-dong village. One of the main attractions in Panmunjom is a visit to the blue, one-story tent-like building where officials from the two Koreas meet occasionally. A conference table covered with green velvet is placed directly over the border line, and the microphone cable that runs down the middle of the table is officially recognized as the international border.
When tourists are ushered into the building, soldiers stand at either end of the building guarding the day-trippers. You're free to walk around the conference room and can hop from South to North if you wish. Just don't try to leave by the other exit!
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