South Korea Reopens All DMZ Border Walking Trails for the Year

South Korea announced that all 12 peace-themed walking routes near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas will reopen for this year's program. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism made the announcement in a joint press release.

1 Apr, 00:21 — 1 Apr, 01:27

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The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a heavily fortified border between North and South Korea, and its walking trails offer a unique, albeit controlled, glimpse into this historically tense region. Reopening these trails signifies a potential easing of tensions or a renewed effort to promote peace and tourism in areas previously associated with conflict.

Key entitiesSouth Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual4h ago

S. Korea to reopen all border walking trails for this year

All 12 peace-themed walking routes near the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas will open for this year's program, the government announced Wednesday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said in a joint press release with related government offices that the trails, collectively known as the DMZ Peace Trail, will be open from April 17 to Nov. 30. Operations will be temporarily suspended in July and August due to the summer heat. The trails stretching across border cities and town

By The Korea Herald

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