JSA Tour Resumes from the 30th

On the morning of the 1st, when tours of the Panmunjom Joint Security Area (JSA) resumed, tourists on a security tour were entering the T2 (Military Armistice Commission Main Conference Room). The military had temporarily suspended public security tours since October last year to implement demilitarization measures for free movement within the JSA, in accordance with the 'September 19 Military Agreement.' Photo by Joint Press Corps

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] Panmunjom tours will resume after about four months in line with the government's transition to 'gradual daily recovery (With Corona)'.

On the 18th, the United Nations Command (UNC) announced, "Following the South Korean government's easing of COVID-19 restrictions and implementation of the With Corona policy, the UNC has decided to resume security tours conducted in the Joint Security Area (JSA) at Panmunjom starting from the 30th."

The UNC also stated on its Facebook account on the 15th, "In line with South Korea's implementation of With Corona, the UNC Commander has approved the expanded operation of JSA tours."

Panmunjom tours were suspended on December 18 last year due to the spread of COVID-19, resumed on April 20 this year, but were again suspended on July 9 when social distancing measures in the metropolitan area were raised to the highest level.

The UNC added that it will take all necessary measures for the health and safety of visitors participating in JSA tours in consultation with the Ministry of Unification. The UNC's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) security tours are programs designed to raise public awareness of the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and to inform about the provisions of the Armistice Agreement.

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