Cherowon Korean Worker's Party Headquarters
One Step Closer to Peace: KTO Announces Top 5 Peace Themed Destinations in Korea
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Following the positive ties between the South and North Korea, Korea’s history and DMZ have
also gained much attention internationally. DMZ, a constant reminder of separation and war, is
now accepted as a symbol of peace. For those who wish to learn more about Korea peninsula’s
painful history and share the people’s hope for peace, the Korea Tourism Organization has
announced their top five picks for peace themed destinations.
1. Ganghwa Peace Observatory
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| Admission: 2,500 won (Adults), 1,700 won (Teenagers), 1,000 won (Children) | Telescope 500 won |
Ganghwa Peace
Observatory, offering views of North Korea’s mountains and vast grass field. Nearby the
observatory is Gyodong-do, a village formed by people from Hwanghae-do who fled south from
war. After the separation, the villagers had no choice but to remain and make the place their new
home.
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| Open 24 hours, All Year Around Admission: Free |
Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri, spacious park with a grassy hill, located within Imjingak Resort in
Paju. The establishment of Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri has turned the area that was once scarred
with a painful past into a beautiful and exotic park.
3. Cherowon Korean Worker's Party Headquarters
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| Open 24 hours, Admission is Free |
Numerous sacrifices were
made at this building since from the 8.15 liberation movement the Korean War. The place now
serves as a venue for peace ceremonies and even featured in a music video by Seo Taiji, popular
Korean musician.
4. Dutayeon Falls
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| Operating hours: Nov-Feb (9:00-16:00) / Mar-Oct (9:00-17:00) Admission: Adults 3,000 won / Children 1,500 won |
Dutayeon Falls, a body of water formed by creek waters from
Geumgangsan Mountain. Located only 32-km away from Geumgangsan Mountain, Dutayeon Falls offer a habitat for Korea’s largest lenok population, which are a species of freshwater fish under the official monitoring and control of the Korean government.
5. Goseong Unification Observatory
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| Operating hours: Nov-Feb (9:00-15:50) Admission: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won |
Goseong Unification Observatory offers a clear view of the road leading to
Geumgangsan Mountain. Near the observatory is Goseong DMZ Museum, where visitors can take
a closer look at the surrounding nature and Korea’s history.
photo credit: KTO
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