Aegibong Continues to Attract Foreign Visitors... Families of US Military Personnel Visit

Gimpo City Responds to Growing Demand for Security Tourism
Strengthening Customized Services for Foreign Visitors

The elevated status of Aegibong Peace Ecological Park, which is drawing attention as a global tourist destination amid a steady rise in foreign visitors, was further demonstrated by a recent visit from families of US military personnel.

On the 10th, soldiers and their families from the United States Forces Korea Command, Eighth Army Command, and 2nd Infantry Division Command visited Aegibong, organized by the U.S. Army Association Korea Branch. Provided by Gimpo City

Gimpo City in Gyeonggi Province announced that the number of foreign visitors has increased by 87% so far this year. In particular, as international interest in security tourism grows, the demand for foreign tourism is diversifying around the Aegibong Observatory.

Against this backdrop, on April 10, soldiers and their families from the United States Forces Korea Command, 8th US Army Command, and 2nd Infantry Division Headquarters visited Aegibong. The visit was organized by the Korea Branch of the Association of the US Army as part of a program designed to enable participants to directly experience and better understand Korea's security situation and culture.

Aegibong, known as a prominent security tourism site offering a panoramic view of North Korea, continues to attract significant interest from foreign tourists. In response to this demand, the city has recently produced additional Japanese-language audio guides and hired English-speaking docents, thereby strengthening its readiness to accommodate foreigners.

Notably, foreign tourists are showing keen interest in content that goes beyond ordinary sightseeing, allowing them to experience the history of the Korean Peninsula and the reality of its division firsthand. Accordingly, the city plans to expand programs that combine security education with cultural experiences to develop Aegibong into a destination for extended-stay tourism.

Going forward, the city will continue to establish a multilingual information system and expand specialized interpretation services in line with the increasing trend of foreign visitors. Through these efforts, Gimpo City aims to foster Aegibong as an international security tourism destination and to revitalize local tourism.

An official from Gimpo City stated, "Aegibong is a symbolic place where the unique security environment of the Korean Peninsula can be experienced firsthand," adding, "We will enhance its competitiveness as an international tourist destination by providing services tailored to the diverse needs of foreign visitors."

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