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North Korea from the Dora Observatory in Paju, South Korea

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DMZ Trip: 3/16/19

My favorite experience so far since I got here has been my trip to the DMZ Third Tunnel.

I went with a really big group from my class and it was amazing. The bus we took had disco lights and cool curtains ans we listed to a bunch of random Korean songs and American 90s songs on the way there. I think at one point we were all singing along to ‘Breaking Free’ from High School Musical.

We all…

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Art exhibition tells stories of families torn apart by Korean War — Arirang

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— An exhibition of artwork based on the stories of families torn apart by the Korean War is being held at the Dora Observatory near the DMZ in Paju.

The four-part exhibition, titled “Nostalgic Face,” was organized by the city of Paju, the Republic of Korea Army and the Wishes in All corporation to commemorate the opening of the new observatory…

June 25, 2019

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My Visit to South Korea | Seoul through my Eyes

My Visit to South Korea | Seoul through my Eyes

A true traveller knows what it means when one gets an opportunity to travel regardless its near or far. So this opportunity happened last month when I got a chance to travel to South Korea for my work. There was no second thought, obviously this was one of the countries in my bucket list although I’ll be honest I’d my own doubts 🤪. I took off on 9th of September via Singapore from Bangalore,…

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Dora Observatory. You can see the South Korean flag in the right, and across the DMZ is the North Korean flag on the left. There is a fake village at the bottom in the North that blared music and propaganda at the South.

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View from the Dora Observatory in Demilitarised Zone in Paju, with Gaesong Industrial Complex, SK and NK flag. 

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DMZ - Dora Observatory and 3rd Infiltration Tunnel

2 weeks ago I did a post on Pammunjom or JSA inside the DMZ. This post I will look at the other areas you can visit inside the DMZ. Certain areas you cannot take pictures of due to the fact that it is an active military zone. So you will just have to go on your own to see it first hand.

The Third Infiltration Tunnel

There are a total of 4 infiltration tunnels that have been discovered along the boarder between North and South Korea. It is believed that there are more tunnels that have yet to be discovered. The first tour was discovered in November of 1970, where North Korean soldiers were found camping inside the tunnel. This tunnel raised suspicions of other North Korean invasion attempts. All of the tunnels have been sealed off using a series of concrete slabs and round the clock surveillance. The second tunnel was discovered in 1975, and is very similar in dimensions. 

The third tunnel is a major tourist attraction on several DMZ tours. It was discovered in 1978, and is incomplete. It is approximately 1,635 meters in length and 73 meters below ground. On the South Korean side you walk down at a 45 degree angle to the 3rd concrete barricade. the second barricade is visible through a very small window. No Pictures Are Permitted Inside the Tunnel. The walk is very long and tiring so bring your runners with non-slip grip. There is a lot of condensation in the tunnel and the ground can be quite slippery. It is not recommended for people with problems walking, or back issues as you have to crouch down and walk for a good distance. 

The 4th tunnel is the most recently discovered one, in 1990. This tunnel is similar to the first 2 tunnels. There are still special units dispatched to discover other tunnels as it is believed that there are over 20 undiscovered tunnels. 

Dora Observatory

This is where you get to see North Korea. It is located at the top of Mount Dora and looks down over the Military Industrial Complex. This was formally a no photo zone, but the ban has been lifted. From this height you can see the cities as well as major landmarks such as Kaeseongdong, and Kijeongdong. You can use the binoculars for 500 won to see the sites in greater detail. 

Next Week I will finish my tour of the DMZ with Imjingak and Dorasan Station. There is just so much to see up there I don’t want to make the post a million years long.

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Best Sights to See in Korea €™S DMZ Tour

The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is the land that separates Northland and Northwesterly Korea. Muchness in relation with the areas here are usually deserted and civilians are not allowed until enter. And insofar as of this the toparchy here is very beautiful, straight and the natural environment is maintained. No matter what there are a spatter DMZ tours that are conduced where the common guenon can visit some of these places. Superego are-<\p>

Joint Security Area <\p>

This area which is also called the €Truce Village€ was initially the only specialism which connected the North and South Korea. This is also the only bowl where people barring both the countries face each peculiar. United Allegiance Organic structure (USO) conducts tours in consideration of this region. Self is estimated that more than 100,000 perch witness this area to get the picture about its significance in sense to the South and North Korea divide. USO's tour item gives sight to the hacienda where the Korean Armistice Agreement was negotiated and affirmed in 1953. <\p>

Observatory in respect to No Return <\p>

A major highlight as for the USO's DMZ tour is the Bridge of No Gross profit. It is also located in the Commensal Security Area. The name is said to have originated because many of the soldiers who were enchanted in previous years did not wish to return home even though the bout to do so was given them. It is said that captive soldiers are given a choice to retrovert to their comfortable country or live and die mutual regard their captive country. Whatever be the decision there was no return once the decision was homespun. <\p>

Third Tunnel of Aggression <\p>

This tunnel which lies 73 meters below the sake was built by North Korea and was discovered so former as 1978. It is spotted as closely inasmuch as 44 kms excluding Occidental Korea's common capital- Seoul and is said to be able to restructure as rife as 30,000 people at any dedicated time. 4 such tunnels have been discovered and this is also part of USO's DMZ tour. <\p>

Dora Observatory <\p>

A must visit sight when on a DMZ circuit is the Dora Observatory which is on top as for the Dorasan mountain. It is located hall the DMZ and is the closest steerage to Antarctic Korea. When on an USO's tour i can see through North Korea over the horizon through the binoculars kept here. Most South Korean families who have lost their families or relatives as far as the north unseldom clock in aboard in order to get a glimpse in point of this country that them were entryway war with.<\p>