Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola Holds Special Promotional Event for Chuseok

A Rich Chuseok Event
From Free Rides to Traditional Games

The Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola, a leading tourist attraction in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), will hold a special promotional event for families to celebrate Chuseok, Korea's largest traditional holiday.

Camp Greaves panorama. Provided by Paju City

This event combines traditional games with special benefits, allowing different generations to come together and experience the meaning of the holiday in a richer way.

On the first basement level of the 'DMZ Station' multipurpose hall, visitors can enjoy traditional games such as stone-throwing (Biseokchigi), arrow-throwing (Tuho), slap-match (Ttakjichigi), shuttlecock kicking (Jegichagi), Gongginori, and Yutnori. These traditional games will be available for ten days, from October 3 to October 12. Open to all ages, the event aims to foster intergenerational communication and capture the authentic spirit of the holiday.

During the Chuseok holiday period, from October 3 to October 9, special benefits will also be offered. Visitors aged 80 or older (born in 1945 or earlier) can ride the gondola for free by presenting an ID, and families visiting in three generations will receive a 'Wish Ribbon.'

The 'Wish Ribbon' experience will be held at the 'Wish Ribbon' zone on the Imjingang Observatory of the DMZ Station. Visitors can write their wishes on ribbons and hang them directly on the DMZ barbed wire fence, reflecting on the meaning of peace and harmony. As the barbed wire, once a symbol of war, is reinterpreted as a 'space for sharing wishes,' it simultaneously conveys the symbolism of the DMZ and the value of peace.

In addition, starting September 30, Camp Greaves will be freely accessible, allowing visitors to enjoy both the gondola and Camp Greaves with a single integrated ticket.

Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola Chuseok Special Promotion Event Poster. Provided by Paju City

With the combination of the Peace Gondola ticket and the Camp Greaves admission ticket, tourists can tour the area once used by the U.S. military after the Korean War armistice, experiencing both the history of the DMZ and the value of peace.

Lee Baekhyun, CEO of Paju DMZ Gondola, said, "We hope you will visit with your family and create joyful memories during Chuseok, the nation's biggest holiday," adding, "We will continue striving to establish ourselves as a leading tourist attraction delivering messages of peace and sharing."

Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola plans to continue offering customized programs tailored to each season and occasion, further solidifying its position as a leading tourist destination in the border region.

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