I tested for you ... join the North Korean border!

After two weeks in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, I wanted to push the North to experience before learning the exorbitant cost of such an expedition (at least 2000 € for 5 days starting from Beijing, accompanied by officials). Without thrushes ... I decided to go anyway for a ride to the border.
Change of atmosphere, we pass several dams of South Korean military to finally reach the Joint Security Area (JSA).
And there ... so avoid being noticed. Our steps are millimiters. On one hand, the South Korean military, proudly standing staring north. On the other northern military, armed, watching us with binoculars. Between the two, a white line: the border. The tension is palpable and three minutes later, we were asked to leave.
In the afternoon, we will successively visit the Bridge of No Return (where in 1953, it was proposed to Koreans near the border to choose sides finally), a tunnel that the North Koreans dug for infiltrate the south (before being spotted), or one that allows perspective, using binoculars to observe several kilometers into enemy territory.
Around 17 o'clock we us get to Seoul

more.

• Understanding the history of a region
• An area outside of time
• Some interesting explanations and a project designed as a work for peace

  
  - Cons:

  • A must go through an organized tour

    
    Advice and tips:
    The best excursion is organized by United Service Organization (USO) but book several weeks in advance.
    If you do not get a reservation, ask your hotel or hostel. They have almost all of a contact, and will manage the reservation directly to you
    Follow the instructions to the letter. Obligatory passport, strict dress code (conservative clothes, non-military, etc.) and book ahead .
    practical information:
    Getting there
    from Paris, 11-hour flight to Seoul Contact an agency to perform
    Contact:
    Circuit organized by USO:
    affiliates.uso.org/Korea Circuit organized by Joongang Express Tour: www.jsatour.com < / a>
    Or contact your hotel
    Time
    Between 6 and 8 hours depending on the package chosen
    Budget:
    for around 6 pm: 77 000 won (53 euros)
    for around 8 pm: 120 000 won (82 euros)
    to see in the area
    Seoul

    
    Nathanael Dahan