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The 1950-1953 Korean War came to an end with the division of the country along .. the 38th Parallel. To the north, with the backing of communist Chinese and Soviet troops, a Stalinist state was fully established; while in the south predominantly American forces with the backing of the United Nations supported the régime there. This division, which reflected ancient factions in Korean society, helped shape geopolitics for the remainder of the twentieth century. The border stretches from the west to the east coast of the Korean peninsula, is 4 km wide and is known as the Demilitarized Zone, or DMZ, (In the Middle is the Military Demarcation Line or MDL) something of a misnomer considering the huge number of military personnel (over two million troops) and matériel in position. This is the LAST front line of the Cold War.
Caveat: DMZ tour is Different from Panmunjeon Tour (DMZ tour doesn't go to Panmunjeom) hence the price is lower in DMZ tours. (Hotel - Imjingak Park - The Bridge of Freedom - DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall - The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel - Dora Observatory - Dora Station - Pass by Unification Village - Ginseng center (or Amethyst factory) - Hotel) and it costs 48,000 won. Panmunjeom tours go to JSA, Camp Bonifas, Bridge of Return and costs 70,000 won. Apopular option is to Combine both and the cost is about 125,000 won.
Caveat: always have your passport ready and wear smart casual clothes (no tank tops, spaghetti straps, flip flops, shorts, t-shirts, etc.) in Camp Bonifas, they will let you sign a waiver to avoid any liability if something happens to you.
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 Outside the entrance to the
3rd invasion tunnel. by kdoc13
When you get there, the only thing you will see is a small concrete wall with a hole in it, and a few soldiers guarding it. There will also be a rack of helmets. If you are tall, like me, take one! The trip to the tunnel requires that you go down a very tight, very low and narrow and very steep incline. There are ropes and rails, and a rubber mat to help ease the way, but it is like a cave and can get slipery from the moisture in there. Getting down is the easy part, and it ain't that easy. If you have trouble walking, or heart problems, I would pass this one up.
At the bottom, you will see a tunnel which looks smaller than the ones used on Hogan's Heroes. Maybe you could fit three men side by side, but it is not like you are going to drive a tank through it. The height of the ceiling is only about 6 feet tall. And it is capped in multiple places. So when you get to the metal wall blocking the tunnel, you are not touching North Korea, it is quite a ways beyond it. But it is still interesting to see the lengths the North would go to, to be aggressive towards the South.
The way back up is the same way you came down. But it is harder to climb. There is a major atmospheric change, and it will feel like you are very out of shape. I was, but I wasn't this bad. The professional athlete I was with even felt the change. It is much harder going up. And you will be sweating! Everyone sweats, especially in the summer. The temperature change can be drastic from going that far under, to the hot and muggy surface. Just don't bring a camera, photos inside are not allowed. Leave a Comment Directions: North and East of Seoul along the DMZ.
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 South Korea on Right, North
Korea on left by machomikemd, 4 more photos
Panmunjeom tours go to JSA, Peace House, Freedom House, Camp Bonifas, Bridge of Return, checkpoint 3 and costs 70,000 won for a half day tour and must be reserved at least 1 day in advance. A popular option is to Combine both and the cost is about 125,000 won.
Caveat: always have your passport ready and wear smart casual clothes (no tank tops, spaghetti straps, flip flops, shorts, t-shirts, etc.) in Camp Bonifas, they will let you sign a waiver to avoid any liability if something happens to you. Address: Military Demarcation Line, PanmunjeomPhone: 02-332-8946Directions: The administrative address is Kyunggi-do Paju-si Jinseo-myun Neolum-li (for the South Korean portion), and Kaesung-jikhalsi Panmun-joon Panmunjom-ri (for the North Korean side).Website: www.gracetravel.com
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The Third Tunnel of Aggression was discovered in October of 1978. It is located 52km from Seoul. It is apparently designed for a surprise attack on Seoul from North Korea and can easily accommodate a full division per hour along with their weaponry. A total of four tunnels have been discovered so far, but there are believed to be up to ten moreApproximately 10,000 soldiers can move through this tunnel in one hour. Address: Dorasan, Paju City, Gyeonggi ProvincePhone: +82-33-254-0101Directions: Dorasan, Paju City, Gyeonggi ProvinceWebsite: www.korea-dmz.com
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 Kaesong Day Tours to North
Korea for 230 USD! by machomikemd
Kaesong Tours are available from the website below and costs 240,000 won minimum. Address: North Hwanghae Province, North Korea (DPRK)Phone: +82-02-332-8946.Directions: North Hwanghae Province, North Korea (DPRK)Website: www.triptokorea.com
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Mt. Dora Observation Platform is located nearby the 3rd Tunnel. From this observation platform, North Korean military personnel are said to be visible, and so are the city of Gaeseong and the Propaganda Village but unfortunately, when we arrived here at mount Dora Observatory, it was cloudy hence I can barely see the North Korean Side! Address: Dorasan, Paju City, Gyeonggi ProvincePhone: +82-02-7299-600Directions: Dorasan, Paju City, Gyeonggi ProvinceWebsite: www.tour2korea.com
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A milestone of Dorasan station, which reads ‘205km from Pyeongyang and 56km from Seoul, has hope and anticipation for the future as well as the reality of division. It is expected that Dorasan station will be in charge of services for customs and clearance of men and goods and a hub of trade among North Korea, China, and Russia when the railroad of the Gyeongui line is connected.
Dorasan Station is railroad station situated on the Gyeongui Line, which once connected North and South Korea and has now been restored. For several years the northernmost stop on the line was Dorasan Station, which is served by Tonggeun commuter trains. Address: 555 Nosang-ri, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-siPhone: +82-31-850-2683Directions: 555 Nosang-ri, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do provinceWebsite: www.dmz.ne.kr/ENG
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Imjingak, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, was built in 1972, The park has many statues and monuments regarding the Korean War. The park was built to console those from North Korea who are unable to return to their hometowns, friends and families because of the division of Korea. Imjingak is where the "Freedom Bridge" lies. The Freedom bridge does not actually cross the Imjin river, but it is a bridge which was used by refugees from the north. It crosses a stream adjacent to the Imjin river. In front of Imjingak, there is the Gyeongui Train Line which was destroyed during the Korean Conflict in 1950. It has been under construction since 2000 Address: Imjin, Paju City, Gyeonggi ProvincePhone: +82-02-7299-600Directions: Imjin, Paju City, Gyeonggi ProvinceWebsite: www.tour2korea.com
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 Please don't point at the
North Koreans by kdoc13
Well, not quite. I have been to both sides of Panmunjom, and never want to go north again. But the South side is actually interesting and worth seeing at least once.
Tours will have to be arranged through an agency, or through a military liason, if you are in the military. There is a dress code and it is strictly adhered to. No jeans, shorts, t-shirts, open toed shoes, dungarees, etc. You will want to wear business casual. If not, they won't let you in.
The tour is actually pretty brief. An hour bus ride from Seoul, 7 minutes in Freedom house, 7 minutes in the MAC room, where you can set foot on North korean soil, 10 minutes at checkpoint 5, a quick bus ride past the axe murder site and the bridge of no return and the hour ride back to seoul. While it seems quick, there is a lot to be learned and a lot to see. And as long as you don't point or make gestures towards the north, you won't get shot or start a war. And that is always a good practice for any tourist. Leave a Comment Address: the 38th parallelDirections: Take a tour, it is easier. most run 70,000 won, but may run more if the tunnels are included in your tour.
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freight trains began traveling north past Dorasan Station into North Korea in 2007 taking materials to the Kaesong Industrial Region, and returning with finished goods. It is scheduled to make one 10 mile trip every weekday. Plans to begin regular passenger service across the Imjin River to North Korea have yet to be finalized but hope springs eternal for the koreans. Address: 555 Nosang-ri, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-siPhone: +82-02-7299-600Directions: 555 Nosang-ri, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do ProvinceWebsite: www.tour2korea.com
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