Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + North Korean Lunch

Hapjeong Subway Station Exit 2(Pick-up point) We will meet other tourists here! The departure time is 11:05 AM. Please make sure not to be late. While traveling by car, guide Jun will briefly explain the history of the Korean Peninsula and the DMZ. Feel free to ask him about Korean history and any personal questions Examples: What is the most popular movie in North Korea? Can N Koreans watch South Korean movies? What is the reason for defection? etc...

North Korean Local Food Restaurant (Operated by North Korean defector) Experience lunch at a North Korean cuisine restaurant run by a real North Korean defector woman. This restaurant, one of the few in Korea, offers at least four authentic N Korean dishes. For instance, "Artificial Meat Rice" is one of the most famous dishes in North Korea. Why do they call it "Artificial Meat"? Hint: it's related to the hardships of life in impoverished North Korea. You can enjoy fascinating stories about North Korean cuisine firsthand from our N Korean defector guide (*It takes about 30 minutes by car from Seoul to the restaurant)

Odusan Unification Observatory (Optional)Experience real North Korean villages just 2km away. Through binoculars, observe glimpses of real North Koreans' lives and see propaganda buildings erected by the North Korean government. This tour features a defector guide who will provide detailed insights into life there. For example, you can also see the Kim Il Sung Memorial Hall, where brainwashing and loyalty education sessions for North Korean citizens are held every Saturday. Listen to guide Jun's stories of North Korea and his remarkable defection journey at the café on the 3rd floor of the observatory. You can ask him: How many approved hairstyles does a North Korean man have? What is university life like in North Korea? and hear Jun's challenging escaping journey in China and Vietnam (*It takes about 30 minutes by car from restaurant to Observatory)

Aegibong Ecological Park (Optional) Located across the Imjin River, Aegibong peace EcoPark is a picturesque mountain ridge adjacent to North Korea. It holds historical significance as a site of intense battles during the Korean War. Here, you can observe the Kaepunggun area of North Korea and various propaganda structures installed by the N Korean authorities to enhance agricultural productivity among farmers. Tour guide Jun will personally translate the propaganda slogans for you. Additionally, you can hear fascinating stories from Jun about a N Korean man who swam across the Imjin River to defect. (*Please note that this area is a military operation zone, and all visitors must carry their passports) (*It takes about 45 minutes by car from restaurant to here)

Imjingak Peace Nuri Park + Bridge of Freedom This park was created for the refugees who fled North Korea during the Korean War. You'll also see the "Bridge of Freedom," temporarily constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1953 to release 12,773 S Korean prisoners of war after the war ended. Moreover, you can witness the destroyed railway bridge and the railway leading to North Korea, symbolizing the aspiration for Korean reunification. Capture both the pain and hope of history at this significant place and take photos to preserve the memories. This path may also be the route Jun, your guide, will take back to his hometown once the Korean Peninsula is unified (*It takes about 20 minutes by car from Observatory and 40 minutes from Aegibong Ecological Park to here)

Hapjeong Subway Station(Drop-off location) Our tour concludes here! This station provides quick access to central areas of Seoul such as Itaewon and Yongsan (*It takes about 40 minutes to move from the DMZ to Seoul)