Explore the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) with the reopening of the DMZ Peace Trail, offering a unique glimpse into the Korean Peninsula’s history and ecology. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with other government agencies, announced the trails will be open from April 17th to November 30th, with temporary closures planned for July and August due to summer heat.
First established in 2019, these trails traverse border cities and towns in Incheon, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon provinces, granting South Korean citizens the opportunity to discover the ecological, cultural, and historical significance of this heavily guarded border. Following a temporary closure since April 2024 due to heightened tensions with North Korea, three routes featuring sections inside the DMZ in Paju, Cheorwon, and Goseong are now accessible again.
The DMZ, a 250-kilometer-long and 4-kilometer-wide strip of land, has divided the Korean Peninsula since the Korean War armistice agreement in 1953, technically leaving the two Koreas still at war.
This year, the government aims to increase the number of operating days and available slots, providing more opportunities for visitors to experience the DMZ firsthand.
Please note that access is currently limited to South Korean nationals. To participate, advance registration is required through the official DMZ Peace Trail website (www.dmzwalk.com) or the Durunubi travel app. A participation fee of 10,000 won ($6.65) per person applies.
