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The Korean peninsula is home to a single nation of people with the same language and ethnicity, divided into two countries. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a buffer zone, which was established on July 27, 1953 when the armistice agreement was signed during the Korean War. The DMZ vividly captures the scars and wounds of the Korean War as well as the wishes and hopes for the future.
South and North Korea are divided by a line across the Korean Peninsula, running from the mouth of the Imjingang River in the east to the town of Goseong in the west. On either side of the border is a 2km-wide stretch of land where military activity is forbidden. The zone has been protected from human disturbance for about 6 decades and has unintentionally become a haven for wildlife. The destinations in this ecological area have been regaining popularity among eco-minded tourists.
The DMZ extends from Gyeonggi-do to Gangwon-do, including seven different cities and smaller counties of Paju, Yeoncheon, Cheorwon, Hwacheon, Yanggu, Inje and Goseong. To make the most of your visit, be sure to decide in advance which region you want to visit.
More importantly, don’t forget to bring your passport when visiting the DMZ. Tourists are additionally reminded that photography is highly restricted, so please check before taking any photographs.
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