Gimpo City to Resume Second Half of DMZ Peace Road Themed Route Tour Program

Gimpo City to Launch Program on September 19
Advance Registration Opens on the 1st
4.4km Walking Trail Inside Civilian Control Line Now Open
A Unique Opportunity for Security and Peace Experience

On August 4, the city of Gimpo in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Byungsoo) announced that it will resume the operation of the '2025 DMZ Peace Road Themed Route Tour Program' (hereinafter referred to as the themed route) in the second half of the year, starting from September 19. This program allows participants to experience the unique ecological culture and historical resources of the border area.

Gimpo City Hall exterior. Provided by Gimpo City

This resumption of the themed route comes after the first half of the program concluded successfully with high participation from citizens. It was temporarily suspended during the hottest season for safety reasons, and the route has since been improved. Gimpo City has completed a thorough pre-inspection to provide a safer and more pleasant environment. The program will be operated as a specialized experiential course linking the region's ecological, historical, and security resources.

The themed route in Gimpo consists of gathering at Gimpo Art Hall, traveling by bus to Siam-ri Barbed-wire Road, walking 4.4 kilometers along the barbed-wire path, and then taking a bus to visit the Aegibong Peace Ecological Park. The entire program takes approximately five hours. Participants will have the rare opportunity to walk along the barbed-wire road inside the Civilian Control Line, which is usually closed to the public. At the Aegibong Observatory, they can view Gaepung County in North Korea and the scenic area around the Jogang River. A professional guide will accompany the group to explain the ecological value, security significance, and the message of peace associated with the region.

Those wishing to participate can make online reservations starting from Friday, August 1, through the Peace Road website and the mobile app 'Durunubi.' Participants will be required to undergo an identity verification process, and the participation fee is 10,000 won. The fee will be used for souvenirs, admission fees, and other purposes to help revitalize the local economy.

A city official stated, "The second half of the program has been improved into a more pleasant course through summer inspections, and it will be a meaningful opportunity for people to directly experience the value of peace, ecology, and history that the DMZ holds amid the atmosphere of autumn."

Meanwhile, the 2025 DMZ Peace Road Themed Route is being operated in ten border areas nationwide, including Gimpo, Ganghwa, Goyang, Paju, Yeoncheon, Cheorwon, Hwacheon, Yanggu, Inje, and Goseong, with each local government offering differentiated experiential programs.

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