Can you take pictures in North Korea?
Contrary to popular belief, taking photos in North Korea is allowed and you’ll have plenty of opportunities during your tour with us. Photography freedom is less restrictive than most travellers expect. However, there are photography guidelines that must strictly be followed by all visitors to North Korea.
Can you visit the North and South Korean border?
What Part of the DMZ do I See as a Tourist? When you travel to the Korean DMZ on a tour, you will visit the JSA. Here, you enter the Military Armistice Commission Conference Room – the only place where anyone can freely ‘cross’ the Demarcation Line.
How do I get from Seoul to DMZ without tour?
There is an official DMZ Peace Train that runs directly from Seoul to DMZ, Wednesdays through Sundays. This special train to the DMZ began operating in 2014 and continues making trips out to the North Korea border today.
Can I visit the JSA?
Yes , as the JSA is managed by UN community , the tour is only available on certain days with limited seats …
How much does a DMZ + JSA tour cost in Korea?
A full day DMZ + JSA Tour costs USD 92 (KRW 96,600) with Koridoor, while a half-day DMZ tour costs USD 42 (KRW 46,200). This is the cheapest I have found after a lot of intensive research.
What is the DMZ in North Korea?
The DMZ is 250 kilometers long with a four-kilometer diameter. North Korea is famous for being mysterious and very hard to visit. Our DMZ tours will allow you the opportunity to get as close to the infamous country as possible, and even look across the border! Visit one of the UNCMAC Conference rooms at the Joint Security Area on our DMZ JSA tour.
Is the JSA open in Korea?
Koridoor actually works closely with the military. So, they have the right and up-to-date information. There are many tour companies that will sell the DMZ + JSA tour, knowing fully well that the JSA is currently inaccessible. And, on the day of the tour, they will tell you that ‘Oops the JSA is closed today.”
Why choose our DMZ tours?
Our DMZ tours will allow you the opportunity to get as close to the infamous country as possible, and even look across the border! Visit one of the UNCMAC Conference rooms at the Joint Security Area on our DMZ JSA tour. The JSA (Joint Security Area) is a common space between the North and the South.