The South Korean government announced on April 30 its plan to open 10 peace-themed trails near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between South Korea and North Korea. The trails are expected to welcome visitors from mid-May, according to Yonhap news agency.
Information from the South Korean Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of Culture confirmed that the trails will stretch through border towns and cities in Gyeonggi and Gangwon provinces, as well as on the western border island of Ganghwa.
Visitors can have the opportunity to explore the pristine nature and unique historical heritage of the DMZ area, learn about the history of the division of Korea and the desire for peaceful reunification of the two regions. At the same time, they can participate in cultural and educational activities organized along the trails.
These routes are expected to officially open on May 13. Interested visitors can register through the government's official website or via the Durunubi mobile app.
The DMZ is located about 50km north of Seoul, South Korea. About 250km long and 4km wide, the area was established since the Armistice Agreement in 1953, dividing the Korean Peninsula in two.
It is one of the most heavily guarded border areas in the world and is also a tourist destination that attracts a large number of international and domestic visitors.
