Resumption of 'Peace Road' Themed Routes in Gimpo, Goyang, Paju, and Yeoncheon
Advance Reservation Required: Apply Online or via Mobile App
Boosting the Competitiveness of DMZ Tourism Resources and Revitalizing the Local Economy
Starting September 1, Gyeonggi Province will resume operations of the four themed routes of the 'DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Peace Road'.
The 2025 Gyeonggi Province DMZ Peace Road themed route program, which had fully opened on April 18, was temporarily suspended during the peak summer heat in July and August for participant safety. During this period, the province conducted route inspections and improved the operational environment. Operations for the second half of the year will begin anew in September.
The 'DMZ Peace Road' themed routes are peace tourism programs designed to allow the public to directly experience the unique historical and ecological value of border areas. Gyeonggi Province operates these programs in four regions: Gimpo, Goyang, Paju, and Yeoncheon.
For the second half of the year, the Goyang route will operate three times a week (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday); the Gimpo and Yeoncheon routes will each operate three times a week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday); and the Paju route will operate four times a week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Up to 20 participants are allowed per session.
The 'Goyang Janghang Wetland Ecology Course' includes tours of the Haengju Fortress Historical Park and Janghang Wetland Ecological Center, as well as a walking experience between Haengju Fortress Historical Park and Nadeullaon (Tongilchon Military Barracks). The 'Gimpo Hangang Estuary to Aegibong Course' offers views of Jogang, where the Imjin, Yesong, and Han Rivers converge, as well as a propaganda village in North Korea.
The 'Paju Imjingak to Dorasan Course' features the Imjin River Ecological Trail, Dora Observatory with views of Kaesong in North Korea, and Dorasan Peace Park, a symbol of peace and hope, among other peace and security tourism sites. The 'Yeoncheon January 21st Infiltration Route Exploration Course' includes major sites of the January 21st (Kim Shin-jo) armed infiltration incident and Horogoru, a key military stronghold during the Three Kingdoms period.
Each route allows participants to experience tourist attractions unique to the border region and listen to fascinating stories about the area from guides and interpreters, who are often local residents.
Applications for the second half of the year must be submitted online in advance through the 'Peace Road' website or the 'Durunubi' Korea Dulle-gil Walking Tour mobile application. The participation fee is 10,000 won, which is reimbursed in the form of local gift certificates or specialty products to help stimulate the local economy. However, due to the nature of the Civilian Control Zone, all participants must bring a valid ID.
Park Mijeong, Director of the DMZ Policy Division at Gyeonggi Province, stated, "The DMZ Peace Road is not just a trail, but a special program where participants can directly experience the nature and history unique to the border region. We will ensure that participants can hear vivid stories from professional guides and fully appreciate the charm of the area."
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