The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is right in front of you: Odusan Unification Observatory

#tripmemory2022 It's much less common now because of COVID, but if you go to Seoul, Korea, hotels have pamphlets for DMZ (demilitarized zone) tours, and you can make reservations from Japan on travel experience reservation sites. To enter the DMZ, you need to apply and bring your passport. The Odusan Unification Observatory that I'd like to introduce to you does not require an application or passport, as you would when touring the DMZ, and anyone can go. It's close to the confluence of the Han River and the Imjin River, and is only 460 meters away from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (hereinafter North Korea), so you can see it very well on a clear day. Inside the observatory, there is an exhibition room, theater, and lounge, and you can also learn about history. There is also a bullet train that connects Seoul, Pyongyang, and Paris. It is said that 10 million families were separated during the Korean War, and I was very moved by the pictures and messages of the places where they lived at the time, written in search of their families. The reality that we cannot meet, even though we are so close that we can see it clearly with the naked eye, made me think that we should not just dismiss it as sad and dismiss it as someone else's problem, but that we must do what we can to end the war and bring peace. I visited in September 2022, just before Chuseok in Korea. Koreans can also visit, and some people held ceremonies (chesa) for their ancestors who remain in North Korea. I think you will be able to watch "Crash Landing on You" and "Curtain Call" from a deeper perspective. Please do visit. ^_^ I happened to be able to go with an acquaintance by car, but you can also get there by train or bus from Seoul. 659 Seongdong-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do [Road name address] 369 Pilseong-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do 369 Pilseong-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do Subway Line 3, get off at Daehwa Station → (Bus No. 900) get off at Tongil Dongsan Observatory (last stop) → Tongil Observatory shuttle bus Gyeongui Jungang Line (also passes through Seoul Station) get off at Geumchon Station → (Bus No. 900) get off at Tongil Dongsan Observatory (last stop) → Tongil Observatory shuttle bus #Korea trip #dmz