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Seoul To DMZ Tours

Explore the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Delve into the history of the Korean War with our guided tours. Experience a significant part of Korean history.
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Seoul To DMZ Tours
Imjingak sign and barbed wire fence with Korean flags at the DMZ.
Group of tourists at the Korean Demilitarized Zone with a stone sign in the background.
Person using binoculars at Korean Demilitarized Zone observation deck.
Tourists using binoculars at Dora Observatory to view North Korea from the DMZ.
Rusty locomotive at DMZ, South Korea, with barbed wire fence and colorful ribbons in the background.
Visitors at Dora Observatory viewing North Korean landscape through large windows, DMZ.
South Korean soldiers stand guard at the DMZ border between North and South Korea.
Exterior of Dora Observatory building at the DMZ, South Korea, with stone sign in foreground.
Tour group posing in front of colorful DMZ sign, South Korea.
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7 hr 30 min
2 more
  • Go for a half-day tour with an English-speaking guide to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a buffer zone separating North and South Korea with easy round-trip transfers from Seoul.

  • Discover the history of the Korean War at Imjingak Park. See the bullet-riddled Freedom Bridge, where 12,773 POWs walked to freedom.

  • Venture into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, dug by North Korea and discovered in 1978. Visit Dora Observatory, and see North Korea's 160m flagpole in Kijong-dong, nicknamed "Propaganda Village”.

  • Stop by the Unification Village, a small farming community that specializes in creating soybean milk, traditional soy sauce, and corn goods.

  • Want to explore more? Take a Gondola ride over the Imjingang River for a closer look at North Korea.

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  • Go for a half-day tour with an English-speaking guide to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a buffer zone separating North and South Korea with easy round-trip transfers from Seoul.

  • Discover the history of the Korean War at Imjingak Park. See the bullet-riddled Freedom Bridge, where 12,773 POWs walked to freedom.

  • Venture into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, dug by North Korea and discovered in 1978. Visit Dora Observatory, and see North Korea's 160m flagpole in Kijong-dong, nicknamed "Propaganda Village”.

  • Stop by the Unification Village, a small farming community that specializes in creating soybean milk, traditional soy sauce, and corn goods.

  • Want to explore more? Take a Gondola ride over the Imjingang River for a closer look at North Korea.

from ₩70,000
₩58,000

17% off

Suspension bridge over lush green valley in DMZ area, South Korea.
DMZ entrance sign at Paju, South Korea, with pavilion in the background.
Lake Majang Suspension Bridge at Korean DMZ with visitors crossing over water.
Dora Observatory entrance at DMZ with camouflage design, South Korea.
Tour group listening to a guide at DMZ Suspension Bridge, South Korea.
Visitors using telescopes at DMZ observation deck during full-day tour.
Rusty locomotive at DMZ, South Korea, with barbed wire fence and colorful ribbons in the background.
Tour group wearing helmets at the entrance of the Third Infiltration Tunnel, DMZ, South Korea.
Freedom Bridge with Mangbaedan Altar in the foreground, surrounded by greenery.
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9 hr
2 more
  • With round-trip transfers and an English guide, explore DMZ on a full-day tour. Choose between the Mt. Gamaksan or the peaceful Lake Majang Suspension Bridge.

  • Stroll through Imjingak Park, where history comes alive with the Mangbaedan Altar, a bullet-riddled steam locomotive, and other war memorials.

  • View North Korean landscapes and cities from Dora Observatory, and walk through the dim 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a passage once capable of moving 30,000 soldiers per hour.

  • Visit Unification Village, which offers a glimpse into resilient farmers' peaceful lives under special security, learning their stories and way of life.

  • Fun fact: Walls of the 3rd infiltration tunnel are still blackened from the coal North Korea smeared on them to disguise it as a coal min

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  • With round-trip transfers and an English guide, explore DMZ on a full-day tour. Choose between the Mt. Gamaksan or the peaceful Lake Majang Suspension Bridge.

  • Stroll through Imjingak Park, where history comes alive with the Mangbaedan Altar, a bullet-riddled steam locomotive, and other war memorials.

  • View North Korean landscapes and cities from Dora Observatory, and walk through the dim 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a passage once capable of moving 30,000 soldiers per hour.

  • Visit Unification Village, which offers a glimpse into resilient farmers' peaceful lives under special security, learning their stories and way of life.

  • Fun fact: Walls of the 3rd infiltration tunnel are still blackened from the coal North Korea smeared on them to disguise it as a coal min

from ₩89,000
₩68,000

24% off

Military personnel in uniform representing different roles on a DMZ tour.
DMZ sign at entrance of exhibition hall in Korea, surrounded by trees and steps.
Traditional pavilion at Imjingak, Paju, South Korea, surrounded by trees and clear sky.
Military officials shaking hands and posing at the DMZ, South Korea.
Man observing through binoculars with soldier nearby on DMZ Tour.
Military personnel and civilians at the DMZ, South Korea.
Rappelling soldier in camouflage gear during Mr Jason DMZ Tour.
Rusty steam locomotive at DMZ, South Korea, with barbed wire fence in background.
Officials interacting during DMZ tour activities, including briefings and outdoor engagements.
Mangbaedan Memorial Altar at DMZ, South Korea, with stone carvings and floral tribute.
DMZ Tour sculpture at the 3rd Tunnel entrance in South Korea.
Visitors using binoculars at a DMZ observation deck in South Korea.
Person using binoculars to view the DMZ landscape with a bridge in the background.
Underground tunnel in the DMZ with visitors exploring the passage.
DMZ Tour entrance with soldier mannequins at the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Korea.
Audience watching a DMZ Tour presentation in a theater setting.
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7 hr
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  • A rare half-day DMZ tour led by retired military officers, combining frontline insights, key sites, and seamless transfers, no detours, just depth.

  • Hear real, unscripted stories from ex-military guides who served on the Korean border and explain the DMZ beyond textbook history.

  • Walk through the 3rd Tunnel and visit key sites like Unification Village and Imjingak Park for a deeper understanding of Korea’s divided past.

  • Enjoy round-trip transfers from Seoul with convenient pick-up points at Hongik University or Myeongdong.

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  • A rare half-day DMZ tour led by retired military officers, combining frontline insights, key sites, and seamless transfers, no detours, just depth.

  • Hear real, unscripted stories from ex-military guides who served on the Korean border and explain the DMZ beyond textbook history.

  • Walk through the 3rd Tunnel and visit key sites like Unification Village and Imjingak Park for a deeper understanding of Korea’s divided past.

  • Enjoy round-trip transfers from Seoul with convenient pick-up points at Hongik University or Myeongdong.

from ₩89,000
₩65,000

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Traditional boats with orange sails docked by a river in a lush green landscape, DMZ tour.
Traditional boat sailing near lush green hills on the DMZ Boat Time Leap Full Day Tour.
Freedom Bridge with Mangbaedan Altar in the foreground, surrounded by greenery.
Prayer ribbons on fence at Imjingak Park, DMZ, South Korea.
Rusty steam locomotive at DMZ, South Korea, with barbed wire fence and visitor nearby.
Visitors at the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel entrance on the DMZ Tour in Korea.
Tourists using binoculars at Dorasan Observatory in South Korea.
DMZ sculpture with figures pushing a divided sphere, Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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9 hr
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  • A guided DMZ tour from Seoul with round-trip transfers and a scenic boat ride along the historic Imjin River.

  • Sail past forested banks and rocky outcrops while your guide explains the Imjin River’s role as a natural barrier during the Korean War.

  • Visit Imjingak Park to see the Mangbaedan Altar and a war-scarred locomotive that still bears marks from the conflict.

  • Walk through the Third Infiltration Tunnel and take in views toward North Korea from the hilltop Dora Observatory.

  • Meet a North Korean defector, hear her firsthand escape story, and join a live Q&A about life beyond the border.

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  • A guided DMZ tour from Seoul with round-trip transfers and a scenic boat ride along the historic Imjin River.

  • Sail past forested banks and rocky outcrops while your guide explains the Imjin River’s role as a natural barrier during the Korean War.

  • Visit Imjingak Park to see the Mangbaedan Altar and a war-scarred locomotive that still bears marks from the conflict.

  • Walk through the Third Infiltration Tunnel and take in views toward North Korea from the hilltop Dora Observatory.

  • Meet a North Korean defector, hear her firsthand escape story, and join a live Q&A about life beyond the border.

from ₩89,000
₩68,000

24% off

Tour group at DMZ observatory using binoculars to view North Korean village and flag.
Tourists crossing a red suspension bridge over a forest on the DMZ tour.
Tour group in Hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea.
Tour group posing in front of a red and black bus on a DMZ tour in South Korea.
Tour group at bullet-riddled steam locomotive, Korean War relic, DMZ, South Korea.
Tourists saluting with soldier mannequins at the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel entrance, DMZ, South Korea.
Tour group at DMZ sculpture, Imjingak tourist area, South Korea.
Tourists at Korean War steam locomotive, Imjingak Park, DMZ tour.
Tour group on wooden path surrounded by trees during DMZ tour from Seoul.
Tourists posing in front of Korean War steam locomotive at Imjingak Park on DMZ tour.
Tour group waving on a suspension bridge over a forested valley during DMZ tour.
Tourists on a red suspension bridge enjoying mountain views during a DMZ tour from Seoul.
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8 hr
2 more
  • A full-day tour of DMZ, a neutral zone between North & South Korea, and an interaction with a North Korean defector with pick-ups & and an English guide.

  • Stroll through Imjingak Park, where history comes alive with the Mangbaedan Altar, a bullet-riddled steam locomotive, and other war memorials.

  • View North Korean landscapes and cities from Dora Observatory, and walk through the dim 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a passage once capable of moving 30,000 soldiers per hour.

  • Visit Unification Village, which offers a glimpse into resilient farmers' peaceful lives under special security, learning their stories and way of life.

  • Upgrades: Add hotel pick-ups from Seoul to your experience, or visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the grandest of the five palaces constructed during the Joseon Dynasty.

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  • A full-day tour of DMZ, a neutral zone between North & South Korea, and an interaction with a North Korean defector with pick-ups & and an English guide.

  • Stroll through Imjingak Park, where history comes alive with the Mangbaedan Altar, a bullet-riddled steam locomotive, and other war memorials.

  • View North Korean landscapes and cities from Dora Observatory, and walk through the dim 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a passage once capable of moving 30,000 soldiers per hour.

  • Visit Unification Village, which offers a glimpse into resilient farmers' peaceful lives under special security, learning their stories and way of life.

  • Upgrades: Add hotel pick-ups from Seoul to your experience, or visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the grandest of the five palaces constructed during the Joseon Dynasty.

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₩59,000
Visitors at Aegibong Observatory viewing DMZ landscape, South Korea.
Starbucks entrance at Aegibong Observatory, DMZ, South Korea with visitors looking out.
Suspension bridge leading to Aegibong Observatory near DMZ, South Korea.
Aegibong Observatory with international flags, DMZ, South Korea.
Starbucks coffee cups at Aegibong Observatory overlooking DMZ, South Korea.
People crossing a suspension bridge towards Aegibong Observatory, DMZ, South Korea.
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5 hr 30 min
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  • Guided DMZ tour includes round-trip transport, admission fees, and an English-speaking guide for a seamless experience.

  • See panoramic views of North Korea from the Starbucks Observatory, a unique vantage point on the border.

  • Explore Aegibong Peace Park, a symbol of hope and reflection near the DMZ.

  • Cross the Aegibong Suspension Bridge, offering a memorable perspective over the landscape.

  • Learn from the insightful commentary of your guide, bringing history and current events to life along the route.

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  • Guided DMZ tour includes round-trip transport, admission fees, and an English-speaking guide for a seamless experience.

  • See panoramic views of North Korea from the Starbucks Observatory, a unique vantage point on the border.

  • Explore Aegibong Peace Park, a symbol of hope and reflection near the DMZ.

  • Cross the Aegibong Suspension Bridge, offering a memorable perspective over the landscape.

  • Learn from the insightful commentary of your guide, bringing history and current events to life along the route.

from ₩80,000
₩65,000

19% off

Guide explaining at a scenic bridge during Private DMZ Tour.
Private guide with tourists on Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, South Korea.
Visitors using telescopes at DMZ observation deck during full-day tour.
Freedom Bridge with Mangbaedan Altar in the foreground, surrounded by greenery.
Lake Majang Suspension Bridge at Korean DMZ with visitors crossing over water.
Tour group listening to a guide at DMZ Suspension Bridge, South Korea.
Rusty locomotive at DMZ, South Korea, with barbed wire fence and colorful ribbons in the background.
Suspension bridge over lush green valley in DMZ area, South Korea.
Colorful ribbons on barbed wire fence at Korean Demilitarized Zone during half-day tour.
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10 hr
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  • Visit DMZ’s most significant sites, including the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Mangbaedan, with stories revealing Korea’s powerful wartime past.

  • Benefit from door-to-door private transfers from your Seoul hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, giving you a comfortable journey to the DMZ and back.

  • Learn directly from a private English-speaking guide whose in-depth knowledge brings every landmark and historical event vividly to life.

  • Choose between Gamaksan Mountain Bridge or Majang Lake Bridge for a scenic, meaningful stop tied to Korea’s wartime legacy.

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  • Visit DMZ’s most significant sites, including the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Mangbaedan, with stories revealing Korea’s powerful wartime past.

  • Benefit from door-to-door private transfers from your Seoul hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, giving you a comfortable journey to the DMZ and back.

  • Learn directly from a private English-speaking guide whose in-depth knowledge brings every landmark and historical event vividly to life.

  • Choose between Gamaksan Mountain Bridge or Majang Lake Bridge for a scenic, meaningful stop tied to Korea’s wartime legacy.

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₩198,341
Statues at the DMZ with South Korean flag, part of Seoul to DMZ tour, South Korea.
Colorful ribbons on barbed wire fence at Korean Demilitarized Zone during half-day tour.
Women posing with statues at 3rd Infiltration Tunnel entrance, Seoul to DMZ tour, South Korea.
People gathered at the DMZ sign during a Seoul to DMZ tour in South Korea.
Interactive map display of DMZ during Seoul to DMZ tour, South Korea.
Tour group at Gloster Hill Memorial Park, Seoul to DMZ tour, South Korea.
Mt Gamaksan Bridge with red railings surrounded by lush greenery on the Seoul to DMZ tour, South Korea.
Visitors at observatory viewing landscape on Seoul to DMZ tour, South Korea.
Dora Observatory entrance at DMZ with camouflage design, South Korea.
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7 hr 30 min
  • Led by a professional English-speaking guide, dive into the DMZ’s history and unique sites with expert insights at every stop.

  • Explore the North Korea Experience Hall for an immersive, fact-based look into one of the world’s most mysterious countries.

  • Walk across a scenic suspension bridge, once Korea’s longest, and take in panoramic views of the DMZ and beyond.

  • Convenient pickup from select Seoul meeting points makes joining the tour easy and stress-free.

  • Discover symbolic landmarks like the Freedom Bridge and Gloster Hill Memorial, each with powerful stories to tell.

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  • Led by a professional English-speaking guide, dive into the DMZ’s history and unique sites with expert insights at every stop.

  • Explore the North Korea Experience Hall for an immersive, fact-based look into one of the world’s most mysterious countries.

  • Walk across a scenic suspension bridge, once Korea’s longest, and take in panoramic views of the DMZ and beyond.

  • Convenient pickup from select Seoul meeting points makes joining the tour easy and stress-free.

  • Discover symbolic landmarks like the Freedom Bridge and Gloster Hill Memorial, each with powerful stories to tell.

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₩94,000
Family posing by colorful DMZ sign in snowy Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Tour group observing DMZ map display with guide explaining details.
Visitors at the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel entrance on the DMZ Tour in Korea.
Freedom Bridge with Mangbaedan Altar in the foreground, surrounded by greenery.
South Korean flags and peace ribbons at the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Sculpture of figures pushing a divided sphere at DMZ 3rd Tunnel, South Korea.
Audience watching a presentation about the DMZ at a theater in South Korea.
Colorful ribbons on barbed wire fence at Korean Demilitarized Zone during half-day tour.
Visitors using binoculars at the DMZ observatory in Korea.
Person viewing landscape at DMZ observatory with telescope.
Group of tourists standing beside a VIP DMZ Tour bus in South Korea.
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7 hr 30 min
1 more
  • Visit Imjingak Park, which houses the symbolic war relic Iron Horse Train, and the Mangbaedan Altar where refugees pay respect to their ancestors.

  • Walk on the Bridge of Freedom that rescued 12773 prisoners of war, before treading through the Third Infiltration Tunnel, built by North Koreans.

  • Learn in-depth through artifacts and a video about DMZ and its history, at the DMZ Exhibition Hall and Theatre, browsing documents, letters, etc.

  • The hilltop Dora Observatory offers striking views of the North Korean landscape, including the many abandoned buildings at the propaganda village.

  • Fun fact: On clear days, you might see the bronze statue of Kim Il-sung in Gaesong, from the Dora Observatory.

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  • Visit Imjingak Park, which houses the symbolic war relic Iron Horse Train, and the Mangbaedan Altar where refugees pay respect to their ancestors.

  • Walk on the Bridge of Freedom that rescued 12773 prisoners of war, before treading through the Third Infiltration Tunnel, built by North Koreans.

  • Learn in-depth through artifacts and a video about DMZ and its history, at the DMZ Exhibition Hall and Theatre, browsing documents, letters, etc.

  • The hilltop Dora Observatory offers striking views of the North Korean landscape, including the many abandoned buildings at the propaganda village.

  • Fun fact: On clear days, you might see the bronze statue of Kim Il-sung in Gaesong, from the Dora Observatory.

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₩80,000

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Djelika D

France
Solo
3 weeks ago

+1 more

I loved the entire tour! I've never been on a guided tour and this one really was special to me! Our guide Charles explained everything so well to us, kept us entertained and even took good pictures for us! I was really tired, having done hiking the day before but it was so impressive I just had to do everything from going to the end of the DMZ tunnel to the Mount Gamaksan bridge, I loved this tour!

DMZ Half-Day Tour to Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Imjingak Park & More

Surya T

United Kingdom
Couple
3 weeks ago
The DMZ tour was a truly wonderful experience and unlike anything I have ever done. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt both peaceful and deeply historical, with every stop carrying a powerful story. The highlight was looking through the telescope and seeing North Korea with my own eyes—it felt completely unreal, almost like peering into another world frozen in time. DORA was knowledgeable and respectful, explaining complex history in a clear and engaging way. Walking through the sites gave me a deeper understanding of the division and its human impact. Despite the tension associated with the area, the tour was well organized and safe throughout. It is something I would highly recommend to anyone visiting South Korea, as it offers a rare and unforgettable perspective on one of the world’s most unique borders in person today there.

DMZ Half-Day Tour to Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Imjingak Park & More

Arthur P

Solo
2 days ago
I had the tour by a passionate guide named Cindyn she accompied us during all day, optimise the itinary so we never had to do something during high crowd and also she gave us wonderful explanations on the situation in the DMZ, the itinary is vert nicely build, I recommend totally

DMZ Full-Day Tour with Boat Riding Adventure in Imjin River

Mr Kush M

United Kingdom
Solo
2 weeks ago
Guide Juile was excellent, she made the trip as a fun day with her wealth of knowledge of history of Korea. I am a travel blogger from London with over 80000 following. She has been one of the. Best guide I have had over the years numbri g around 40 around the world

DMZ Full-Day Tour with Boat Riding Adventure in Imjin River

Eik L

United Kingdom
Group
2 days ago
AJ made day absolutely perfect for us in every sense. She had a through knowledge of DMZ history and told it happy way.

DMZ Full-Day Tour with Suspension Bridge Visit

Sara G

Switzerland
Couple
2 days ago
It was good, but you can do it yourself and would have more time to see the sights. We were not able to see the tunnels, the military is only selling 3000 tickets a day and it's first come, first serve. So on busy days, you will not see the tunnel anyway. Do it on your on and take the train to puja!

DMZ Full-Day Tour with Suspension Bridge Visit

Mafalda R

Portugal
Group
Last week
We absolutely loved our DMZ tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Jackie the Storyteller! He was amazing from start to finish — super fun, incredibly kind, and full of positive energy. He made the whole experience so engaging and memorable. The tour itself was already fascinating, but Jackie really brought everything to life with the way he told the stories and explained the history. He has such a special way of making complex and emotional topics feel accessible, interesting, and deeply impactful, while still keeping the atmosphere enjoyable and relaxed. You can really tell he loves what he does, and that passion made all the difference. We learned so much and had such a great time throughout the day. He was not only informative and professional, but also warm, funny, and genuinely lovely to be around. This was honestly one of the highlights of our trip, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We highly, highly recommend this tour — and if you get Jackie the Storyteller, you are very lucky! Thank you, Jackie, for such a wonderful and unforgettable experience.

DMZ Full-Day Tour with North Korean Defector Interview

Sophie D

Couple
Feb 2026
Our tour with Leo to the DMZ was awesome and really interesting! Leo is a very charismatic and nice tour guide with special knowledge due to his former military career - you can ask him anything, which is really cool. All in all we totally recommend to book a tour with Leo!

Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer

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