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Session 3 : Sep. 6 (Sun) – Sep. 12 (Sat) | For International Participants

 3rd Session
Event Dates: Sep. 6 (Sun) – Sep. 12 (Sat)
Target Participants: Foreign nationals and the general public
Number of Participants: 45

Registration Period: Jul. 27 (Mon) 12:00 – Aug. 16 (Sun) 23:59
Selection Announcement: Aug. 19 (Wed) – Individual notifications via text message
Online Orientation: Aug. 24 (Mon) 19:00 – 20:00 (Attendance mandatory for program participation)

About the Program

Join a unique 7-day trekking journey along the Korean DMZ. Walk the DMZ Peace Trail and discover the history, culture, and natural beauty of Korea's border region. Guided by experienced staff, you'll visit observation points, historic sites, ecological areas, and local communities while trekking approximately 8–9km per day with participants from around the world.

Program Overview

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Program: 7-Day DMZ Trekking & Exploration (Guided Tour)

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Date: Sep 6 (Sun) - Sep 12 (Sat)

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Meeting Point: Exit 1, Sports Complex Station (Seoul Subway Lines 2 & 9)

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Participants will meet at the designated meeting point in Seoul and travel together to the starting location by chartered bus.

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Location: DMZ Peace Trail & Surrounding Border Areas

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Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

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Daily Walking Distance: Approximately 8-9km (min. 5km, max. 13km)

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Participation Fee: KRW 100,000

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Includes accommodation, meals, transportation during the program, and guided activities.

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Payment is required only after selection.

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Detailed itinerary is available on the official website.

What’s Included

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Accommodation (6 nights)

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Accommodation will be provided at local guesthouses and lodging facilities along the route. Due to the limited accommodation options in the DMZ border region, participants will share rooms with 2 to 7 people, depending on the accommodation and group arrangements.

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Participants should be comfortable sharing rooms and common facilities with other participants. Room assignments will be arranged by the organizers. We appreciate your understanding that the focus of this program is experiencing the unique landscapes and communities of the DMZ rather than hotel-style accommodation.

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Meals during the program

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Meals will mainly consist of traditional Korean cuisine, typically including rice, soup, and a variety of side dishes. Dining options are limited in the DMZ border region.

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Vegetarian requests can usually be accommodated to a reasonable extent; however, we may not be able to fully accommodate vegan, halal, kosher, or other specialized dietary requirements throughout the program. Please let us know your dietary restrictions when submitting your application. We will do our best to accommodate your needs whenever possible.

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Transportation during the program

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Guided tour

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English interpretation and assistance

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Please note that interpretation is provided by program staff and is intended for general communication rather than professional translation.

Eligibility

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Open to international participants

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Minimum age: 18 (*Participants aged 13–17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.)

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Physical fitness

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Participants should be able to comfortably walk 5–13 km per day and take part in outdoor activities throughout the program.

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Participants who are determined by the medical staff to be unable to continue safely during the program may be asked to withdraw.

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Identification

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Participants must carry their original passport or Alien Registration Card (ARC) throughout the program.

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Applicants are required to provide their full name, date of birth, nationality, passport gender, contact information, and address during registration. This information is required for entry into military-controlled areas.

How to Apply

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Website: dmzpeace.co.kr

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Application Form: Applicants will be asked to provide:

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Personal information (as listed above)

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Previous walking, hiking, or trekking experience

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Motivation for applying

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Expectations for the program

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Only complete applications submitted within the registration period will be considered.

Schedule

Day	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Date	Sep 6 (Sun)	7 (Mon)	8 (Tue)	9 (Wed)	10 (Thu)	11 (Fri)	12 (Sat)
Location	Seoul → Goseong	Goseong, Inje	Yanggu	Hwacheon	Cheorwon	Yeoncheon	Paju
Walking the DMZ Peace Trail	Route 34, 33	Route 32, 31	Route 26	Route 23, 22	Route 16	Route 12
Sites to Visit	Unification Observatory (Opening Ceremony), Donghae Inter-Korean Transit Office	Geonbongsa Temple	Dutayeon Valley, National DMZ Native Botanic Garden	Peace Dam	Yongyangbo Weir, Geumgangsan Mountain Electric Railroad Bridge, Workers' Party Headquarters	Biryong Observatory, Korean Peninsula Future Center for Unification	Tongilchon (Unification Village), Odusan Unification Observatory
Special Programs	Program Orientation	-	Local Farm Experience	Conversation with a North Korean Defector	-	Community Night	Closing Ceremony