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Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + North Korean Lunch

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Duration

7 to 8 hours

Group Size

1 to 4 people

Ages

0 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

This tour is the only one led by an English-speaking North Korean defector. Through Jun, who arrived in South Korea in 2017, you'll experience contrasting historical perspectives of the Korean Peninsula and gain a deeper cultural and political understanding of North Korea than any other tour can offer. Moreover, only on this tour can you experience North Korean food at a restaurant run by actual defectors and hear fascinating stories hidden behind the dishes. Engage in conversations about life in North Korea while enjoying scenic views of real North Korean villages. Embark on a unique journey through Jun's life in North Korea and his remarkable defection story on this small-group private tour.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not allow filming or streaming of personal information

Pickup

Hapjeong Station(line 2, line 6) - Time zone: Asia/Seoul

What's included

All admission fees

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pick up

Lunch (North Korean Food)

Other

Itinerary

Stop 1: 2 hours

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)

Stop 2: 2 hours

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

Stop 3: 1 hours

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

Stop 4: 0.3 hours

(Drop-off location) Our tour concludes here! This station provides quick access to central areas of Seoul such as Itaewon and Yongsan

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (11 - 99 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 4

Youth (5 - 10 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 4

Infant (0 - 4 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 4

Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + North Korean Lunch

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