韓国戦争の傷痕を癒す | 旅行コース | K-Travel Mate

The Second Tunnel in Cheorwon was discovered in 1975 in Hwasaljang-ri, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do, and is a tunnel dug for a southern invasion. The total length is 3.5 km, extending 2.4 km north to south, with 1.1 km up to the Military Demarcation Line. It is large enough to move about 30,000 troops per hour. A 500-meter section is open for tours. Inside the tunnel, there is a large plaza capable of accommodating many troops, and the exit branches into three. When the tunnel was discovered, seven South Korean soldiers searching the area were killed by North Korean forces. Developed as a representative security travel destination in South Korea under the Iron Triangle battle site development plan, the Second Tunnel attracts many tourists every year. Inside, there is an exhibition hall explaining the tunnel's structure and North Korea's invasion plans. The view of the DMZ from the Second Tunnel, symbolizing the division between North and South Korea, is extraordinarily beautiful. Currently, it is operated as a DMZ peace tourism course by the Cheorwon County Office, and various other tourist courses are nearby, including the Cheorwon Peace Observatory, monorail, and Cheorwon Durumi Center.

Cheorwon Peace Observatory is located in Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon Province, offering a panoramic view of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and North Korea. Built in 2007, it is about 2km from the South-North Korea border, comprising three floors: the first floor is an exhibition hall, the second floor is the observatory, and the third floor serves as a military rest facility. From the observatory, visitors can see various areas such as Pyonggang Plateau, Seonjeon Village, Baengmagoji, and Mount Kumgang in North Korea. Inside, there is an exhibition explaining the history and culture of the DMZ and North Korea. A 50-seat monorail is installed to easily transport tourists to the observatory. The observatory features various facilities, including a high-precision telescope and a terrain model, enabling visitors to view North Korean landscapes and observe the Kaesong Industrial Complex, a key observation site. Nearby tourist spots include Woljeong-ri Station, a former stop on the Gyeongwon Line famous for , Dongsong Reservoir, which is gaining popularity as a Cheorwon security tour course attraction, and Cheorwon Fortress of Taebong Kingdom built by Gung Ye.