Introduction:
Imjingak Resort, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is now at the forefront of tourism related to the Korean War. Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible. The three-storied Imjingak is surrounded b

 
Information:
Information Introduction Imjingak Resort, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is now at the forefront of tourism related to the Korean War
Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible
The three-storied Imjingak is surrounded by several monuments, Unification Park and North Korea Center
Over 400 photos and documents showing the stark reality of North Korea are displayed in the North Korea Center of Unification Board
Outside Imjingak, there are 12 unique tanks and warcrafts on display that were used during the war
Mangbaedan Alter, which stands opposite Imjingak, is famous as the place where Korean's separated from their families in the North visit to perform ancestral rites by bowing toward their hometowns every New Year's Day and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
The Bridge of Freedom, which South Koreans crossed when they came back to their mother country from North Korea after the signing of the Armistice Agreement, stands behind Mangbaedan Alter
In front of Imjingak is the Gyeongui Train Line which was destroyed during the Korean War in 1950
It has been under reconstruction since 2000
Every year many events for unification are held at Imjingak
It is now one of the more famous DMZ tourist spots for foreigners because it is possible to visit without going through any security check points
*Travel Tips - Tourists who want to tour Dorasan Observatory and The 3rd Tunnel, have to have a passport and make a reservation in advance at the DMZ ticket box located in Imjingak parking lot
- Tourists can tour The 3rd tunnel, Dorasan Observatory and Unification Park by shuttle bus
Soldiers act as guides on this package tour
Only Korean speaking guides are available if you make your reservation here, so foreigners should contact a travel agency to arrange an English-speaking guide in advance
- Private cars and taxies are not permitted
Only designated shuttle buses can enter because it is located in the Civilian Restricted Zone


Telephone: +82-31-953-4744 Closed N/A (Open all year round)Gyeonggi Pyeonghwa Center closed on Mondays

Operating:
Hours Gyeonggi Pyeonghwa Center 10:00 - 18:00 Parking Facilities Available (1,500 spaces) *

Operating:
hours (08:00-20:00) are subject to change
Available Facilities Imjingak Park (Restaurant, Snack bar), Souvenir Shop Restrooms Available

 
Imjingak Resort Reviews:
SounLT:    Nice monument @@;Beautiful night scene
jianK:    Doekjin Park in Jeonju;If you are in the area, it's good...
zhangOU:    Free shuttle;Go Jeonju!! Go Taehaminguk!!
tianO:    Nice museum;Small museum
lianKO:    Originally christened the Hansol P...;Paper class
lianKO:    No more information guide about th...;Pretty and peaceful
dH:    average;Horrifying
dH:    Get some traditional pics in befor...;Great shopping area for friends an...
SounL:    Calm park rather than museum;quiet place free to visit
GDeLK:    Great view. Crowded hike.