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The 2nd Tunnel

The 2nd Tunnel, one of several excavated by North Korea for the purpose of infiltrating South Korea, was discovered in 1975. Spanning a total length of 3.5 kilometers, only 500 meters of the tunnel is accessible to civilians. To visit this site, visitors are required to book as part of the DMZ Peace Tours. Additionally, personal identification, such as a passport or Alien Registration Card (ARC), is necessary for access.

Type	Palaces & heritage
Region	Gangwon
Address	457-7 Yangji-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
Hours	09:30 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 14:00
Closed	Tuesdays, New Year's Day, May 5, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day), Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays · * Subject to cancellation depending on weather conditions or security concerns
Parking	Available

Getting there

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From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

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5.5 km away

The 2nd Tunnel

Getting there

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