The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which is filled with the pain of the division of the Korean people, it’s the only site of division in the world and a treasure trove of natural ecosystems. It is the most acute confrontation area on the Korean Peninsula and a heavily armed area, where the risk of military conflict has existed. All previous governments have been trying to make the Demilitarized Zone a peaceful zone. In particular, in 2018, the conditions for the DMZ peace zone were prepared through agreements and annexed agreements between the leaders of the two Koreas, and the leaders of the two Koreas agreed in the Panmunjom Declaration (2018.4.27).
The South Korean government promotes the DMZ Peace Road to firmly establish peace in the DMZ and promote the prosperity and development of the border area. DMZ PEACE TRAIL is divided into main/theme lines. The main line is currently under construction. The theme line is Durunubi (https://www.durunubi).kr) on the site You can apply for a visit. (11 out of 12 courses open)
1. Ganghwa Course
From the refuge of the national crisis to the beginning of peace tourism on the Korean Peninsula.
Ganghwa is a place that has served as a shelter for every moment of national crisis and has protected peace in the Republic of Korea. On the northern coast of Ganghwa facing North Korea, the old military facility, Dondae, still plays a role in defense and peace. Walk along the coastal railroad starting from Dondae, and enjoy a retro-sentimental time trip at Daeryong Market, the home of displaced people's lives.
2. Gimpo Course North Korean Village and Jogang from the Observatory of Aegibong Peace Ecological Park. The mouth of the Han River was originally called "Grandpa River" and "Jogang River," which contained all the waterways in the central part of the Korean Peninsula. At the Aegibong Peace Ecological Park Observatory, you can also see the scenery of the Jo River, where the Imjin River and Yeseong River merge, and the life of the North Korean village. Listen to the story told by the Grandpa River, which has been silent for thousands of years.
3. Goyang Course An outing that follows the story of Janghang Wetland and Haengjusanseong Fortress.
The largest in the metropolitan area, Goyang has served as the last bastion to protect the capital city in times of national crisis. After a long time, the wetlands designated as civilian-controlled areas have become homes for rare animals and plants, military iron fences have become a family park, and military barracks are preparing to welcome tourists.
4. Paju Course From the symbol of division to the attraction of peace, the DMZ's path of peace toward unification. Paju, a divided land containing the pain of war, such as the former Jangdan-myeon office and Jangdan Station death bridge, is also the closest point of inter-Korean military confrontation but serves as a path for peace and inter-Korean exchanges such as Panmunjom.
5. Yeoncheon Course
A journey to share the beautiful scenery, the pain of division, and the hope of peace.
Yeoncheon is the northernmost part of Gyeonggi-do, bordering Jangdan-gun, Hwanghae-do, Geumcheon-gun, and Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do, which led to fierce battles during the Korean War and continued confrontation between the two Koreas. However, Yeoncheon is an area where the Hantangang River and the Imjin River meet at the same time and boast excellent scenery, and it is also an area with fertile land as an extension of the Cheorwon Plain. With its well-preserved natural environment, numerous migratory birds spend the winter here, with cranes visiting every winter. Yeoncheon is now looking forward to the era of unification, as National Route 1 and Route 3 pass through the Korean Peninsula and as a central area that can easily move in any direction on the Korean Peninsula.
6. Cheorwon Course A place where you can meet our painful history and beautiful nature. Cheorwon is a beautiful place where the lava plateau Cheorwon Plain, formed by volcanic rocks, and the Hantan River, which dug deep in between, flow, but it is still a military operation area where the heavily armed North and South are still confronting each other. Experience both our painful history and beautiful nature in Cheorwon's Soviet-style architecture, including the history of the Workers' Party, the monument to the Baekma Hill, and the remains of the excavation area.
7. Hwacheon Course
A journey of peace along a stream of water.
Hwacheon is a place where many lakes and streams, including the Bukhangang River, meet with peaks to create beautiful scenery. Hwacheon is located at the front line of the Middle East front, and it is a place where sharp tensions between the two Koreas have continued, and at the same time, a desire for peace has continued. The fact that the Peace Dam, built as a national fundraising campaign, was named "Peace" in the North's threat of hand-to-hand (Seoul Water Sea), and the establishment of a "World Peace Bell" near the dam all contain a desperate desire for peace.
8. Yanggu Course The first step toward Geumgangsan Mountain along Dutayeon from the center of the country. Yanggu was an essential course for tourists to Geumgangsan Mountain, including Taejo Lee Seong-gye and Gyeomjae Jeong-seon. After the outbreak of the Korean War, there was a desperate battle to protect Yanggu. Numerous battles continued, including the Blood Ridge Hill, and tens of thousands of bombs damaged mountains and trees. As time went by, nature restored its original form. And Dutayeon's primeval forest, which has passed away, is now ready to welcome tourists warmly.
9. Inje Course
We hope that the region of sharp conflict will become a place of harmony again.
Seohwa-ri, where the visitor center where the DMZ Peace Road begins, is located, consists of "Hwa" that will match Sangseo Seoul's "Seo." As it means, the name of the village contains a desire for good luck and good luck to happen between the two Koreas. Inje is a military operation area where heavily armed forces are still confronting the north and south, but the beautiful DMZ view from the 1,052 highland and the DMZ's natural life system, which can be enjoyed through walking tours, are enough to impress visitors with peaceful beauty. We hope that the DMZ Peace Road Tour will be the starting point for spreading and settling peace on the Korean Peninsula.
10. Goseong A Course Geumgangsan Mountain and Haegeumgang River from the observatory. Goseong-gun, which connects Geumgangsan Mountain and Seoraksan Mountain, is the site of the history of Geumgangsan Mountain overland tourism. The view of Haegeumgang River and Geumgangsan Mountain from Geumgangsan Observatory through Geumgangtongmun Gate will give an indescribable impression to those on a walking trip.
11. Goseong B Course The closest place to see Geumgangsan Mountain and Haegeumgang River. Goseong-gun, which connects Geumgangsan Mountain and Seoraksan Mountain, is the site of the history of Geumgangsan Mountain overland tourism. The Haegeumgang River and Geumgangsan Mountain scenery from the Geumgangsan Observatory give visitors an indescribable impression.
Let's walk along the DMZ Peace Road and pray for
the reunification of the two Koreas.