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Dora Observatory
Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, and at the northernmost point of the Military Demarcation Line, Dora Observatory replaced the Songaksan Observation Post. From the observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea, including Kaeseong, Songaksan, the Kim Il-Sung Statue, and the Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). The observatory offers 500 seats, VIP rooms, and ample parking. It opened to the public in January 1987.
Nearby is the Third Underground Tunnel, built by North Korea and discovered in 1978. The tunnel stretches over 1.6 km with a height and width of 2 meters, capable of mobilizing 30,000 troops in an hour. Attractions in front of the tunnel include the DMZ Media Hall, the DMZ Exhibition Hall, sculptures, and souvenir shops. Visitors can explore the tunnel by walking or riding the monorail.
Civilian access is restricted, so visitors must join the DMZ Peace & Security Tourist Program by Paju-si to visit the observatory. The shuttle bus from Imjingak Resort or Dorasan Station covers the Dora Observatory, Third Underground Tunnel, Dorasan Station, and Unification Village. Visitors must carry their passport, which is checked at the Unification Bridge checkpoint.
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Dora Observatory - www.koreaetour.com
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