Panmunjom Tours Are Back
– Here’s What You Need to Know-
General DMZ tours have remained open, but Panmunjom was off-limits due to military tensions.
Now, it’s partially reopening, starting with official visitors. If you’ve ever wanted to visit the DMZ or see the border between North and South Korea up close, here’s some good news: Panmunjom tours are starting again this week!
The tour had been on hold since July 2023, after a U.S. soldier crossed the border into North Korea during a visit. Things got tense, and the government shut everything down for safety. There was a short restart in November, but it didn’t last — North Korean guards showed up with heavy weapons, and that was it.
It’s not open to the general public just yet, but this is definitely a good sign that we’re getting closer to that.
Current Access Status: DMZ vs Panmunjom
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DMZ Surrounding Areas
(e.g. Imjingak, Dorasan Station, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Odusan Observatory, etc.) | โ
Yes | Open to both locals and foreigners through various tour programs |
| Panmunjom (JSA – Joint Security Area) | โ Not until now (Closed since July 2023) →
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Partially resuming from May 17, 2025 | Currently limited to government officials & policy-related visitors. Public access will be reviewed later based on safety conditions. |
What is Panmunjum?
Panmunjom isn’t just a tourist spot — it’s a place full of history and tension.Panmunjom is a small village located in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea. It is best known as the site where the Korean War armistice was signed in 1953. Today, it serves as a symbolic meeting point for inter-Korean talks and peace efforts.
It’s the very place where South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un met for their historic summit, symbolizing a rare moment of peace on the Korean Peninsula.
(Photo from SBS)
How to go DMZ tour?
South Korea is the world’s only divided nation.
If you're curious to visit one of the most historic places that tells this unique story, check out the tour link below! ๐
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BOOK DMZ TOUR
Panmunjom Tours Are Back
– Here’s What You Need to Know-
General DMZ tours have remained open, but Panmunjom was off-limits due to military tensions.
Now, it’s partially reopening, starting with official visitors. If you’ve ever wanted to visit the DMZ or see the border between North and South Korea up close, here’s some good news: Panmunjom tours are starting again this week!
The tour had been on hold since July 2023, after a U.S. soldier crossed the border into North Korea during a visit. Things got tense, and the government shut everything down for safety. There was a short restart in November, but it didn’t last — North Korean guards showed up with heavy weapons, and that was it.
It’s not open to the general public just yet, but this is definitely a good sign that we’re getting closer to that.
(e.g. Imjingak, Dorasan Station, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Odusan Observatory, etc.)
โ Partially resuming from May 17, 2025
Panmunjom isn’t just a tourist spot — it’s a place full of history and tension.Panmunjom is a small village located in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea. It is best known as the site where the Korean War armistice was signed in 1953. Today, it serves as a symbolic meeting point for inter-Korean talks and peace efforts.
It’s the very place where South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un met for their historic summit, symbolizing a rare moment of peace on the Korean Peninsula.
(Photo from SBS)
South Korea is the world’s only divided nation.
If you're curious to visit one of the most historic places that tells this unique story, check out the tour link below! ๐
โฌโฌ
BOOK DMZ TOUR