Gyeonggi Province DMZ Preservation and Activation Support Committee Holds First Meeting at Camp Greaves

Gyeonggi Province Discusses Direction of DMZ Policy

On March 19, Gyeonggi Province held the 1st Gyeonggi Province DMZ Preservation and Activation Support Committee meeting at Camp Greaves in Paju, where the direction for DMZ policy implementation was discussed.

Gyeonggi Province held the 1st Gyeonggi Province DMZ Preservation and Revitalization Support Committee meeting at Camp Greaves in Paju on the 19th. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

The Gyeonggi Province DMZ Preservation and Activation Support Committee, established under the “Gyeonggi Province DMZ Preservation and Activation Support Ordinance,” serves as an advisory body that discusses and provides counsel on major policies and projects related to the preservation and activation of the DMZ. The committee is chaired by the Vice Governor for Administrative Affairs II and consists of 13 members, including experts in ecology, environment, tourism, and the DMZ, as well as heads of relevant departments from city and county governments.

This first meeting was held at Camp Greaves to allow the committee members to experience the meaning and value of the DMZ firsthand, and to review future policy directions. Camp Greaves, a former U.S. military base, is now a key site where visitors can experience the DMZ’s historical, ecological, and cultural significance.

During the meeting, participants shared the progress of the Gyeonggi Province DMZ Area Development Master Plan (2021–2025) and exchanged opinions on the upcoming mid- to long-term comprehensive plan to be established in the future.

So far, Gyeonggi Province has promoted a variety of projects centered around the DMZ area, including the creation of tourism hubs, ecological environment conservation, and content operations. Through these initiatives, the province has spread awareness of the DMZ’s historical, ecological, and cultural values and laid the groundwork for revitalizing DMZ tourism.

In particular, Gyeonggi Province has gradually expanded DMZ resources around key hubs such as Camp Greaves, the Peace Nuri Trail, and Imjingak, while also increasing various types of content to promote the value of the DMZ.

Going forward, Gyeonggi Province plans to continue projects that both preserve the unique value of the DMZ and take into account regional connections and effectiveness. In addition, the province will further refine mid- to long-term policy directions by gathering diverse opinions from experts and related organizations, centering on the committee.

Kim Daesoon, Committee Chair (Vice Governor for Administrative Affairs II of Gyeonggi Province), stated, “The DMZ is a symbol of division, but it is also a space with ecological, historical, and peace-related value. Gyeonggi Province will continue to promote policies that preserve the unique value of the DMZ while considering its utilization and connections to the region.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.