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Joint Security Area (Panmunjom)

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The Joint Security Area (JSA) or "Truce Village" was previously a village called Panmunjom and created in 1953 within the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) after cessation of hostilities for the Korean War. It now serves as a border outpost and meeting point for negotiations, and has been the site of numerous events and incidents.
Basic Info Add / Edit
Category

North & South Korean Border Outpost

Secondary Category (If any)

Dark Attraction

Consists

North Side:
Phanmun Pavilion
Unification Pavilion
Liasion Offices & Conference Halls

South Side:
Camp Bonifas
Peace House
Freedom House
Military Armistice Commission Building
Liasion Offices & Conference Halls

In-Between:
Bridge of No Return

Opening Hours

Daytime Hours
Closed on Sundays, Mondays, National Holidays

Train Station(s) Service

Imjingang Station (Checkpoint)
Dorasan Station (End of Line)

Area Size

800 m by 400 m

Known For

Only portion of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) where North and South Korean Forces Stand Face-to-Face
Main Contact Point between North and South Korea
Most Famous Korean DMZ Site Open to the Public
Site of Numerous Events and Incidents

Day Trip from Major Cities

Half/Full Day Trip from Seoul possible

Location See on Google Map

Joint security area, Paju, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Special Info & Comments

Accessible only by Tour Operators
Tours are available from Seoul
Open only to Visitors ages 10 and over
Tours may be cancelled at any time due to unforseen circumstances or army exercises (Check Tour Operators for details)

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Near & Related Places

Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
South Korea