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DMZ Park Transforming into Military, Ecology Tourist Destination

DMZ Park Transforming into Military, Ecology Tourist Destination

PAJU, South Korea, May 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Imjingak, a park located seven kilometers south of the Demilitarized Zone that divides the Korean Peninsula, is on its way to becoming a global military and ecology tourism destination, said local governments on Wednesday.  According to Gyeonggi Province and Paju city officials, several construction projects are underway [...]

800 Paper Panda Dolls Displayed Near North-South Korean Border for Children’s Day

800 Paper Panda Dolls Displayed Near North-South Korean Border for Children’s Day

PAJU, South Korea, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Celebrating the upcoming Children’s Day, the Gyeonggi government is hosting a special event for families at the Imjingak Peace Park (Pyeonghwa-nuri) on May 5.  The highlight of the event is the display of 800 panda dolls made with recycled paper around the park, promoting environmental preservation and sustainable [...]

DMZ Tour Gains Popularity among Foreign Tourists

DMZ Tour Gains Popularity among Foreign Tourists

SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) – According to a recent survey, the number of foreign tourists visiting the demilitarized zone (DMZ) continues to rise annually and ‘security-zone’ themed tourism sees a steady growth despite the fact that the recent gun shooting accident in an outpost in the DMZ has sparked renewed worries about traveling around the area [...]