Can I visit Panmunjeom?

Yes. Guests visiting the north are usually arranged to visit Panmunjom, and South Korea also uses Panmunjom as a tourist route. However, visitors here are not allowed to wear jeans, sandals, shorts or sportswear, and their hair must be neat. In addition, tourists are not allowed to move around at will. Its name originated from the Chinese representatives who participated in the Korean War armistice agreement and labeled the shops near the meeting place as "Panmunjom".

Panmunjom is located in the central and western part of the Korean Peninsula. On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed here, and Panmunjom became famous all over the world. After the Korean armistice, the North and the South built 24 buildings in this "Joint Security Zone" with a diameter of about 800 meters.

Regional Buildings

1. Joint Security Zone

The "Panmen Pavilion" and "Unification Pavilion" were built in the north, and the "Freedom House" was built in the south. " and "Peace House" serve as the location of the liaison agencies and the dialogue venue between the North and South respectively. Many talks between South Korea and North Korea have also been held here.

2. Demarcation Line

The North-South Military Demarcation Line is 241 kilometers long and has 1,291 yellow boundary markers. The top side facing South Korea is written in English and Korean, and the side facing North Korea is written in Korean and Chinese.

3. Flag Tower Promotion Village

Another unique sight in Panmunjom is the flag towers erected on the north and south sides. The flag tower in the south is only 100 meters high, while the flag tower in the north is 160 meters high. The length of the flag is 30 meters, which is known as the longest in the world. Under the banner is a village composed of several neatly planned small buildings, which South Korea calls "Propaganda Village".

For the above content, please refer to Baidu Encyclopedia - Panmunjom