Attractions in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

- Imjingak Resort LINK

Imjingak Resort is a unification and security tour complex comprised of Imjingak, North Korea Center, Unification Park, and several monuments and memorial sites. Pyeonghwa Nuri Park hosts many events, performances, and exhibitions to promote peace and reunification. The most popular attractions within the park are Hill of Music, a large grassy slope, and Pinwheel Park, featuring over 3,000 colorful pinwheels spinning freely in the wind.

Additional attractions worth visiting in the Imjingak Resort area include Imjingak Peace Land, a small amusement park, and the National Memorial Hall of the Korean War Abductees, dedicated to educating the public on the abductions that happened during the Korean War.

Attractions in Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do

- Yanggu Unification Hall LINK

【 Photo: Yanggu Unification Hall 】

Yanggu Unification Halldisplays items and photographs of daily life in North Korea. The hall was founded to serve as an educational center to help with the unification process. Visitors can also purchase North Korean items and unification souvenirs.

- Eulji Observatory LINK

【 Photo: Eulji Observatory 】

Eulji Observatory is located approximately 1-kilometer south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). The view from the observation deck includes five peaks of Geumgangsan Mountain in North Korea, known to be one of the most beautiful mountains on the Korean peninsula. The observatory is also considered one of the best places to view Punch Bowl basin, shrouded in mist.

- Yanggu War Memorial Hall LINK

【 Photo: Yanggu War Memorial Hall 】

Yanggu is home to some of the fiercest battlegrounds from the Korean War. To commemorate the battle and the lives lost, the Yanggu War Memorial Museum was built. The exhibition hall displays over 500 weapons and other items from the war. The museum also features a corner showcasing testimonies from survivors, giving a glimpse into how life was like during the war.

- The 4th Tunnel LINK

【 Photo: The 4th Tunnel 】

In 1990, the fourth infiltration tunnel dug by the North Korean Army was discovered. Visitors can enter the tunnel only as far as 100 meters from the DMZ, where a blockade has been placed to close the tunnel. At the entrance to the tunnel is a security education center, which displays rusty canteens and helmets among other paraphernalia belonging to North Korean soldiers during the war.

• Yanggu Unification Hall & Yanggu War Memorial Hall
  - Address: 35, Haeanseohwa-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 양구군 해안서화로 35)
• Eulji Observatory
  - Address: 540, Jeonmangdae-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 양구군 전망대로 540)
• The 4th Tunnel
  - Address: 454, Ttanggul-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 양구군 땅굴로 454)
• Package Tour
• Contents: Yanggu Unification Hall, Yanggu War Memorial Hall, Eulji Observatory, and The 4th Tunnel are only accessible as part of a package tour. Visitors must register at Yanggu Unification Hall by 15:30 (14:30 in winter).
• Operating hours: March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00
• Admission: Adults & Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 1,500 won
  * Adults & Teenagers (ages 13-64) / Children (ages 7-12) / Preschoolers & senior citizens free
  * Above fare includes admission to all four sites
  * Eulji Observatory and The 4th Tunnel closed until further notice to prevent the spread of swine flu (Yanggu Unification Hall & Yanggu War Memorial Hall open for free admission during temporary closure of the two sites)
• Notice: The tour takes place within a military area, so all visitors must travel within a vehicle (personal or tour bus). Traveling by foot, bicycle, or motorcycle is prohibited.

More Info
• Website
  Yanggu-gun Culture & Tourism: www.ygtour.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)

Attractions in Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

- Goseong Unification Observatory LINK

【 Photo: Unification Observatory 】

Goseong Unification Observatory is the northernmost viewing post in Korea. Visitors can use the binoculars available on the second floor observation deck of the Unification Hall to see North Korea. On clear days, visitors may also catch a glimpse of North Korean citizens going about their daily lives. In addition, the 6.25 Experience Hall within the observatory allows visitors to imagine the lives of people during the Korean War through exhibitions in the War Experience Room, Planned Exhibition Room, Photo Exhibition Hall, and more.

- DMZ Museum LINK

【 Photo: DMZ Museum 】

DMZ Museum is comprised of four themed-exhibition halls, in addition to auxiliary buildings including a special exhibition center, theater, and other convenience facilities. The museum teaches visitors everything there is to know about the DMZ, from its historical background to reports on the area's future ecological importance and cultural value. Visit the theater to learn more about the Korean War and its aftermath through 3D documentary films.

• Address: 369, Tongiljeonmangdae-ro, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 고성군 통일전망대로 369)
• Operating hours: March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00
  * Last admission 1 hour before closing
  * Closed Mondays & January 1
• Admission: Free
  * Visitors must pay for admission to Goseong Unification Observatory in order to access the museum.
• Entrance: Visitors must stop at the Unification and Security Park to sign up for admission. After completing a short security education, pay for admission to Unification Observatory. (Admission to only DMZ Museum not allowed)
• Website: www.dmzmuseum.com (Korean, English)

- Hwajinpo History & Security Museum LINK

【 Photo: The Syngman Rhee Presidential Memorial of Hwajinpo (Credit: Goseong County Office)】

Hwajinpo is a lagoon, a rarely seen ecological feature in Korea. This ocean-formed lake is home to reeds and is visited by thousands of migratory birds. Surrounding the lake is a forest of hundred-year-old pine trees. Located within this beauty is Hwajinpo History & Security Museum. Here, people can learn more about Korea's history and security education, covering over 50 years of modern history.

• Address: 33, Iseungmanbyeoljang-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 고성군 화진포길 300-1)
• Operating hours: March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:30 / Last admission 1 hour before closing / Open all year round
  * Extended hours (09:00-19:00) applied during summer beach opening season (mid-July – mid-August)
• Admission: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers & Children 2,300 won
  * Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers & Children (ages 7-18)

More Info
• Website
  Goseong-gun Culture & Tourism: www.gwgs.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)

Panmunjeom Tour

【 Photo: Replica of Joint Security Area (JSA) in Namyangju Studio 】

Panmunjeom and the surrounding Joint Security Area are famous as the only place in the world where North and South Korean leaders meet. It has stood for over half a century as a symbol of the Korean War and a testimony to the conflict and extreme efforts required for reunification. As Panmunjeom is the closest access point to North Korea, many international visitors wish to visit this historical site. A variety of tour programs are offered by tour agencies for those who are interested.