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Deep dive into the Korean War & DMZ.
The Korean War is key to understanding modern two Koreas. The tour begins with the birth of South & North Korea after liberation from Japan, and then looks closely at the origins & backgrounds of the War, 4 stages of the war situation and the armistice. In Cheorwon, a two-hour drive from Seoul, explore the REAL DMZ, unlike the commercialized tourist DMZ sites found elsewhere. Check the deployment of military bases including General Outposts, Guard Posts and iron fences from both sides.
After the DMZ tour inside the Civilian Control Zone, visit the memorial site of the Battle of the White Horse Hill, one of the fiercest battles during the War, and the Korean Workers Party Headquarters built by North Korea before the War.
The professional guides who are experts in Korean history, politics and military doing their PhD give you guided tours with complementary materials - pictures and copies of documents.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up from your accommodation in Seoul with KIA Carnival. It take about 2 hour from a hotel in central Seoul to Cheorwon. The entry report time in Cheorwon is 10:00 am and the DMZ tour starts at 10:30 am. After your reservation, we check your accommodation's address and let you know our pickup time. It depends on where your accommodation is located in Seoul and on the traffic.
Itinerary
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1The 2nd Tunnel
We walk through the 2nd Infiltration Tunnel, covering a distance of about 500 meters underground in the DMZ, up to a point 300 meters from the Military Demarcation Line. Inside the tunnel, you can see white circles marking the holes where North Korea placed dynamite to excavate the tunnel.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Cheorwon Peace Observatory
From the Cheorwon Peace Observatory, you can see the DMZ and North Korean territory. Unlike other observatories, here you can also see the actual deployment of military bases, including general outposts, guard posts and iron fences on both sides. Unlike commercialised, tourist-oriented DMZ sites, Cheorwon offers a realistic view of the DMZ.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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From 15 August 1945, when Korea was liberated from Japan, until 25 June 1950, when the Korean War broke out, Cheorwon was under North Korean control. The headquarters served as the central office of the Gangwon Provincial Party, which ruled the area at the time. It was also the political, social and cultural heart of the region. Furthermore, the basement of this building was used to carry out investigations and torture of liberals and capitalists.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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From August 1945, when Korea was liberated from Japan, until June 25 1950, when the Korean War broke out, Cheorwon was North Korean territory. The headquarters served as the central office of the Gangwon Provincial Party, which ruled Cheorwon at the time, and was the political, social, and cultural heart of the region. Furthermore, investigations and torture of liberals and capitalists were carried out in the basement of this building. Arrowhead Hill is famous as the site where a French battalion attached to the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division fought a fierce battle against Chinese troops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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