How and where can I organize a North Korea DMZ tour if I'm staying in Seoul? [duplicate]

1. Can I go to DMZ by myself?
2. Can tourists visit the DMZ?
3. How much does it cost to visit DMZ?
4. Can you visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone?
5. How far is the DMZ from Seoul?
6. How far is North Korea border from Seoul?
7. Can you take pictures at the DMZ?
8. What two groups stand face to face in the DMZ?
9. How do I get from Seoul to Pyongyang?
10. Can you visit Panmunjom?
11. Where is the demilitarized zone?
12. How many invasion tunnels have been found that North Korea has dug into South Korea?
13. Can you visit the border between North and South Korea?

Can I go to DMZ by myself?

Turns out, you can take a trip out to the DMZ on your own by catching a train from Seoul. There is an official DMZ Peace Train that runs directly from Seoul to DMZ, Wednesdays through Sundays. This special train to the DMZ began operating in 2014 and continues making trips out to the North Korea border today.

Can tourists visit the DMZ?

It's a place to learn about Korean history, the Korean War—which killed more than three million people—and the Koreans whose families have been divided just as the Korean peninsula has. Just don't try and visit on your own. The DMZ can only be visited on a guided tour.

How much does it cost to visit DMZ?

Price: 55,000-135,000 won ($48 – $120 USD). Most tours include lunch. Notes: Tours offered in English, Japanese, Chinese.

Can you visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone?

Not only can you visit the DMZ in Korea, but this is in fact, a must! An estimated 1.2 million visitors come to this historic area each year. You will only be allowed to go on one of the official DMZ tours which are led by a licensed tour guide.

How far is the DMZ from Seoul?

Running roughly through the middle of the Korean Peninsula, the DMZ was established in 1953 as a truce after the bitter Korean War tore the two countries apart. The DMZ is about 250 kilometres long and is located around 50km from Seoul.

How far is North Korea border from Seoul?

You're on holiday in Seoul, South Korea and the idea of visiting North Korea has crossed your mind. Being within such proximity, roughly 50km to the border, the idea of even a day trip to North Korea from Seoul may not immediately strike you as a farfetched idea.

Can you take pictures at the DMZ?

No photos of military

Much like in many other countries, photos of the military and military checkpoints are strictly prohibited. Only on a trip to the DMZ can you grab a picture with one of the soldiers – if you ask nicely enough.

What two groups stand face to face in the DMZ?

The Joint Security Area (JSA, often referred to as the Truce Village or Panmunjom) is the only portion of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) where North and South Korean forces stand face-to-face.

How do I get from Seoul to Pyongyang?

You could take a ferry from Incheon to the Chinese border town of Dandong, and then take the Dandong-Pyongyang train.

Can you visit Panmunjom?

One of the best ways to experience the historical significance of the Korean conflict is by visiting Panmunjom. As this is a UN military-controlled area operated by the United Nations Command (UNC), the only way to visit is on an official tour with a fully licensed tour guide.

Where is the demilitarized zone?

The demilitarized zone (DMZ) is a border barrier that divides the Korean Peninsula roughly in half. It was created by agreement between North Korea, China and the United Nations Command in 1953. The DMZ is 250 kilometres (160 miles) long, and about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) wide.

How many invasion tunnels have been found that North Korea has dug into South Korea?

A total of four tunnels have been discovered so far, but there are believed to be up to twenty more.

Can you visit the border between North and South Korea?

What Part of the DMZ do I See as a Tourist? When you travel to the Korean DMZ on a tour, you will visit the JSA. Here, you enter the Military Armistice Commission Conference Room – the only place where anyone can freely 'cross' the Demarcation Line.