Imjingak and DMZ trip: Following the traces of the Korean War

Located just 7km away from the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates North and South Korea, Imjingak is an important cultural and historical site that is often introduced to foreigners visiting Korea. It is used as a symbol of hope and remembrance.
Imjingak Park is a park that commemorates the countless separated families who were separated due to the Korean War. The park features a variety of monuments and exhibits that highlight the history of the Korean War, its impact on families, and the enduring hope for unification. One of the most notable features is the Freedom Bridge, where freed prisoners of war and refugees made their way to Korea.
Visitors can explore the park's tranquil surroundings decorated with colorful ribbons and messages of hope from the Liberty Bridge. There is also a bell tower where visitors can ring the bell and pray for peace and unity. The park offers a glimpse into Korea's complex history and ongoing aspirations for peace.
Imjingak is often included in DMZ tours, making it easily accessible to foreigners seeking to understand the unique history of the Korean Peninsula and the desire for peace and reconciliation between North and South Korea.
The Peace Gondola takes visitors on a unique journey over the DMZ, providing a unique perspective on the region's history and division. It is the world's only gondola that allows free travel within the demilitarized zone, where civilian entry is prohibited, and is a place that makes you feel the reality of division once again.
The Demilitarized Zone Peace Observatory was built to provide a view of the Republic of Korea from the Demilitarized Zone, and the surrounding barbed wire and mine signs remind us that Korea is still a truce country.
Gallery Greaves is known as the place where the U.S. 2nd Division supplementary unit was stationed and returned after the Korean War, and was also used as a set for 'Descendants of the Sun.' The place we can enter is a building that used to be a bowling alley.
*** All scenes were filmed after receiving information from the guide before filming about whether video recording was possible and the scope of video recording. Since this is a place where military security is very important, you must check whether taking photos or videos is possible at any location and which areas are not allowed.
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